Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- How much time should my child be spending on homework?
- May I request materials, in advance, for my child?
- What do I need to do if I need a conference?
- How do I know if my child has homework?
- How do I know if my child is missing any work?
- How are grades determined in academic classes?
- What is your discipline plan?
- What are your tutoring times?
How much time should my child be spending on homework?
If they have homework, they should not be spending more than 1
hour/night maximum. Please let me know ASAP if your child is
struggling with an assignment or homework. Mrs. Halata, Mrs. Greenlee and I do our best to communicate with each other about
homework and project, so they don't overlap.
May I request materials, in advance, for my child?
If you are going out of town, your child will need to pick up
their assignments when they return to school. They may have to
come to tutorials to receive instruction. As much as I
understand that some out of town excursions can't be avoided,
some of my planning for the weeks in advance may not be
complete.
What do I need to do if I need a conference?
Please call the office at 281-482-0111 to schedule an
appointment. Our conference time is 1:45 - 2:30pm.
How do I know if my child has homework?
They are to copy everything I write on the board into their
organizers. I encourage you to check their organizers frequently.
Also, I will try my best to post and update assignments on the
website as well.
How do I know if my child is missing any work?
This will be indicated in your child's Friday Folder. You may
also access your child's grades online by going through the
website at fisdk12.net.
Register for a GradeSpeed Parent Access account.
How are grades determined in academic classes?
5th grade grading guidelines
2010-2011
Late assignments:
10 points per day up to 3 days
Student will receive a zero by the 4th day
Student may be asked to finish the assignment during recess or
extension.
Parents or guardians are notified via late notice note and/or
Friday folder.
Grade requirements
Social Studies Test grades count twice. Grades are not
weighted.
Science Test grades count twice. Grades are not
weighted.
Reading Test grades count twice, grades are not
weighted
Language Test Grades and projects count twice
*Language/Writing = 70%, Spelling 30%
AR points are considered extra points.
Math Test grades count for 60% and daily 40%.
Technology Grades are not weighted.
**Students are not allowed to correct their test grade for a 70
if they fail the test
Absent work
Students are responsible for obtaining the missing assignments
from each teacher. Parents may request missed materials in
advance of students return if the student has been absent for
more than one day. Student will be given an extra day to finish
their work for every day missed.
What is your discipline plan?
Each Monday, students receive 5 tickets for the week. If they
make a poor choice (either in behavior or responsibility)they
will give us a ticket. They will mark the ticket with a code
which indicates the reason the ticket was taken. On Friday, the
conduct sheet in their Friday Folder reflects the number of
tickets taken and the conduct grade for the week. If a student
loses 2 tickets for a behavior choice,in one class time, the
student may have to complete a timeout sheet and have it signed
by a parent. If a student loses 3 or more tickets in one day for
behavior, a phone call may be made to the parent to discuss
behavior. For severe behavior choices (fighting, profanity,
cheating, harassement,excessive classroom disruption) the student
will be sent directly to the principal and parents will be
notified.
Students save their tickets to purchase coupons for fun things to
do in the classroom, homework passes, free time and extra
goodies :)
I will notify you, personally, if I see something I think we need
to work on together with your child.
What are your tutoring times?
I have tutoring every Wednesday morning before school from 7:30-
8:15 and every Wednesday after school from 3:15-4:00. Sometimes
we have staff meetings come up in which tutoring will be canceled
or moved for that week.