Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
HOW CAN THE TEACHER BE REACHED?
THIS WEB SITE SHOWS MY PLANNING HOUR FOR EACH DAY; IT IS FROM 11:25-12:15. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE ME DURING THIS TIME, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 649-7011 OR EMAIL ME AT MCHISM@CJ.K12.MO.US. IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT HOME AT 529-5645. I MAY NOT ALWAYS BE THERE, BUT PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND I WILL GET BACK WITH YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Back to Top
THIS WEB SITE SHOWS MY PLANNING HOUR FOR EACH DAY; IT IS FROM 11:25-12:15. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE ME DURING THIS TIME, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 649-7011 OR EMAIL ME AT MCHISM@CJ.K12.MO.US. IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT HOME AT 529-5645. I MAY NOT ALWAYS BE THERE, BUT PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND I WILL GET BACK WITH YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
WHAT KIND OF HOMEWORK SHOULD MY CHILD EXPECT TO HAVE IN FIFTH GRADE?
THIS IS ALWAYS A PRESSING QUESTION FOR PARENTS. TYPICALLY, MOST NIGHTS SHOULD NOT INCLUDE MORE THAN 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR OF HOMEWORK. MY GOAL IS TO HAVE CLASS TIME FOR STUDENTS TO FINISH MOST OF THEIR HOMEWORK. IF THEY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME GIVEN, THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY PROBLEM. IF HOMEWORK IS EXCESSIVE FOR YOUR CHILD, PLEASE CALL ME AND WE CAN DISCUSS WHAT WE ALL CAN DO TO HELP THE SITUATION.Back to Top
THIS IS ALWAYS A PRESSING QUESTION FOR PARENTS. TYPICALLY, MOST NIGHTS SHOULD NOT INCLUDE MORE THAN 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR OF HOMEWORK. MY GOAL IS TO HAVE CLASS TIME FOR STUDENTS TO FINISH MOST OF THEIR HOMEWORK. IF THEY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME GIVEN, THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY PROBLEM. IF HOMEWORK IS EXCESSIVE FOR YOUR CHILD, PLEASE CALL ME AND WE CAN DISCUSS WHAT WE ALL CAN DO TO HELP THE SITUATION.
WHAT IS AN IMPORTANT GOAL FOR FIFTH GRADERS TO ACHIEVE THIS YEAR?
I THINK ALL FIFTH GRADERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE A REAL SENSE OF ORGANIZATION IN FIFTH GRADE. THIS YEAR IS ONE WHERE THEY LEARN TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SUPPLIES AND QUICKLY BE ABLE TO FIND WHAT THEY NEED FOR EACH CLASS PERIOD. AS THE TEACHER, I WILL DO WHAT I CAN TO REINFORCE ORGANIZATION IN ALL THEY DO. I TRULY BELIEVE IT WILL MAKE THEM BETTER ABLE TO LEARN AND BE READY FOR THE DAY.Back to Top
I THINK ALL FIFTH GRADERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE A REAL SENSE OF ORGANIZATION IN FIFTH GRADE. THIS YEAR IS ONE WHERE THEY LEARN TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SUPPLIES AND QUICKLY BE ABLE TO FIND WHAT THEY NEED FOR EACH CLASS PERIOD. AS THE TEACHER, I WILL DO WHAT I CAN TO REINFORCE ORGANIZATION IN ALL THEY DO. I TRULY BELIEVE IT WILL MAKE THEM BETTER ABLE TO LEARN AND BE READY FOR THE DAY.