- What will happen if my child does not turn in an assignment?
- What are work completion checks?
- What are behavior checks?
- What if my child is absent from class?
- What is the policy on homework?
- How will I know what my child's homework is?
- What if my child does not understand the homework?
- How long should my child spend on homework?
- Is there extra credit available?
- What happens if my child does poorly on an assignment?
- What should I know about take-home folders?
- What are some other items that are prohibited in the classroom?
- What is the cell phone policy?
- How can I contact you if I have any questions or concerns?
- How can I become a parent helper?
What will happen if my child does not turn in an assignment?
Students will be expected to complete their work on time.
However, in the instance that an assignment is not completed in
the alloted time, the student will be given TWO DAYS to complete
the assignment. If the assignment is not turned in within two
days of the due date, the student will be given a zero on the
assignment, and you will be notified.
What are work completion checks?
When your child does not complete his/her work on time, they will
receive a work completion check. This will be displayed in the
classroom, so your child will be reminded daily of what work they
need to turn in. Any checks will be recorded by myself and
indicated in the take-home folder. If your child receives five
work completion checks in one week, the consequences will be as
follows:
1st offense: phone call to parent made by the student
2nd offense: meeting with principal, contract written
3rd offense: after school detention arranged by the principal
4th offense: conference with the principal, consequence to be
determined at the meeting
*Checks are wiped clean at the beginning of every week so your
child has a fresh start!
What are behavior checks?
When your child misbehaves in class, they will receive a behavior
check. This will be recorded by myself and indicated in the take-
home folder. If your child receives five behavior checks in one
week,they will be subject to the following consequences:
1st offense: phone call to the parent made by the student
2nd offense: discipline referral/consequence determined by
principal**
3rd offense: discipline referral/consequence determined by
principal**
4th offense: discipline referral/consequence determined by
principal**
**based on the District Code of Conduct
*Checks are wiped clean at the beginning of every week so your
child has a fresh start!
What if my child is absent from class?
Your child's attendance is very imporant. Students miss valuable
instruction and interaction when they are absent. When you child
is absent due to illness or an emergency, please call the office
the day of the absence AND send a note the day the student
returns explaining the reason for their abscence. Make-up work
will be given to the student the day they return, and they will
be given one day for each day absent to turn in their assignments.
What is the policy on homework?
Your child will receive a weekly homework assignment. These
activities will be brief practice with math and spelling, in
addition to daily reading. This will be sent home in packet form
every Monday and will be expected to be completed and turned in
by Friday. There will be activities listed for each day along
with a student log to record daily thoughts. YOU WILL NEED TO
SIGN THE PACKET EACH WEEK.
Students are usually given adequate time to complete assignments
in class. However, students who are absent or who do not make
good use of their time may need to complete some assignments at
home. These assignments are expected to be turned in the next day
under most circumstances.
How will I know what my child's homework is?
Your child will receive a weekly homework assignment. These
activities will be brief practice with math and spelling in
addition to daily reading. This will be given to students on
Monday and will be expected to be completed and turned in by
Friday. Students will use their morning work time to complete it,
but if they need extra time they are welcome to take it home with
them. If it is not turned in on Friday, I will expect it on
Monday. In order to help your child keep track of assignments,
they will record their work in their agenda and highlight
assignments that still need to be completed. It will be brought
home every night, and returned the next day with your signature.
What if my child does not understand the homework?
If your child has a problem with an assignment, and you and your
child are frustrated, please make a note on the paper that the
work was attempted, but your child was experiencing
difficulties. I will be happy to work with your child in order
to reach a better understanding of the material.
How long should my child spend on homework?
Your child should not work longer than forty-five minutes to an
hour on homework each evening. If this is the case, please
contact me so I can make adjustments.
Is there extra credit available?
NO extra credit will be given. However, assignments that
receives a score of 59% or lower may be corrected and returned to
the teacher, on the original paper, with a parent signature. The
paper needs to be returned within a week of receiving it. The
two scores will be averaged to determine the new score. The new
score will not exceed a 70%. Tests and quizzes cannot be fixed
and returned unless so noted by the teacher.
What happens if my child does poorly on an assignment?
See answer to question #9.
What should I know about take-home folders?
Each week, your child's graded papers will be sent home in a
folder. A weekly report may be included. You will be asked to
sign the folder and / or report and return the folder and / or
report with your child on the following day. Any checks your
child received during the previous week will be in the folder.
What are some other items that are prohibited in the classroom?
Any items that are not on the supply list or needed for use in
school will not be allowed in class. Some examples would be:
electronics, sports equipment, toys, trading cards, etc. We do
not have room to store these items, and they may get lost or
damaged. In addition, they tend to cause disruption in the
classroom. Our coat hooks are located in the hall, so only items
necessary for the school day should be in their book bags.
What is the cell phone policy?
As taken from the district policy, "use or display of cell-phones
during school hours is prohibited. They need to remain off
during the school day. Items in use during school hours will be
confiscated" and sent to the office. Students may keep their
cell-phones in their back-packs and they are expected to stay
there throughout the day.
How can I contact you if I have any questions or concerns?
You may contact me at anytime through phone, e-mail, or by
sending a note in with your child. You may stop by the classroom
to speak with me, but please be aware that these conversations
may be brief because of the need to maximize my instruction time
with my students. Ideal times to visit me would be before school
(before students are in the classroom), after school, or you may
set up a conference with me at a time that works best.
My contact information is as follows:
E-mail: megan.durbin@fhsdschools.org
Day Phone: 636-851-4258
Night Phone: 314-757-0504
I look forward to hearing from you!
How can I become a parent helper?
I will have parent helper sign-up sheets available on Meet the
Teacher Night. All you need to do is fill out the forms and
return them to me. There are various items that I need help with
and you can indicate your interests on the form, or suggest any
items you think I'll need help with. If you do not pick up a
form on Meet the Teacher night, contact me if you are interested
and I will send a form home with your child. Your help is deeply
appreciated!