Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.
- What is reading lab?
- Why doesn't my child go to art or music?
- What awards are given at graduation in May?
- How can I help my child in school (August)
- How can I help my child in school (September)
- How can I help my child in school (October)
- How can I be involved in my child's education?
- How can I help my child in school (November)
What is reading lab?
Reading lab is a skills building program. We are using computers, games,
magazines and short reading selections to strengthen reading skills and
vocabulary.
Students will participate in reader's theatere, skits, computer quizzes, etc.
to practice
application of skills.
Why doesn't my child go to art or music?
As students progress through the lab skills they can be promoted out. Our
goal is for
each Prescott student to be reading on grade level. As they promote out they
will
rejoin their classes in encore rotations.
What awards are given at graduation in May?
Several groups of students are recognized at the May graduation. A Honor
Roll and A/B Honor Roll list are based on the year end averages in all core
subjects. The President's Award of Excellent and the President's Award of
Achievement is given based on yearly averages, TCAP scores and teacher
recomendations. Citizenship Award is voted on by the students homeroom.
Dog Pound Award reflects four nine weeks of meeting varying Dog Pound
Requirements. Other groups are recognized for their participation in School
Patrol, Beta Club, Student Council and Peer Mediation
How can I help my child in school (August)
When you hear the word study, what is the first word that comes to your mind?
Boring?
Dull? Difficult? Interesting? Enjoyable? Useful? Are your memories full of
nights of
study, of cramming obscure facts into your head before a big test, of wading
through
pages of workbooks, of isolation from family and friends while struggling through
material? The above terms need not describe studying. Studying means learning.
We are always learning; therefore, we are continually studying. Reading a map,
shopping for groceries, and setting the table may be referred to as studying.
Your
attitude toward studying shapes your child's response to learning. Let
enthusiasm for
gaining knowledge begin with you!
How can I help my child in school (September)
Mapreading incluldes reading, math, and visual skills. Look for ways to
incorporate
mapreading into daily living. A younger child can draw a map of his home,
showing
the fire escape route from his bedroom. Let him make maps as you drive to the
grocery store and to church. As he becomes older, appoint him as family
navigator on
trips. He can compute distances, read scales and symbols, and note direction.
How can I help my child in school (October)
The best way to teach how to use reference materials is by actual application.
Let your
child practice his alphabetizing skills by looking up a needed telephone number.
Show him how to find his place in a book using the table of contents. Let him
practice
reading a graph by using the TV guide.
How can I be involved in my child's education?
Stay involved! When parents get involved in learning, student achievement
soars. Middle graders score higher on tests, turn in better projects, and
participate more in class if they know their parents care. You can be
involved in your child's learning at any time of day. Talk about homework
while your're making dinner. Watch a documentary together at night. Visit a
museum on the weekend. You'll show your child that you think learning is
important. Teachers will welcome your commitment, whether you help in the
classroom, volunteer at evening events, or simply support your own child at
home. Call or e-mail your middle grader's teachers to see what you can do- in
or out of school - to help.
Look at your child's performance and be sure you understand where your child
stands
in acadmics. Talk with your child's teachers and administration to find out
how you and
your school can work together to improve your child's performance. Be aware
of your
school's performance under NCLB and the state report card. Communicate your
school's successes to your community and look for ways to support your school.
How can I help my child in school (November)
Helping Your Child Do Well on Tests
You can help your child do his or her best on tests by doing the following:
1. Make sure your child attends school every day so he can learn what is
needed to do well in school - and to do well on tests.
2. Take an interest in your child's school work and in the results of the
tests she takes in school.
3. Encourage your child to do his best on tests.
4. Provide a quiet place at home for your child to do homework assignments
that reinforce what she is learning at school.
5. Work with your child at home as well as with his school and teacher to
help him become a good reader. Good reading skills are important to success
in school and to doing well on tests.
6. If your child's reading skills are lagging, or if she has limited interest
in reading, talk to your child's teacher about ways to build reading skills
and increase interest in reading.
