Parent and Student Handbook

A.

Grading Scale

Grades are distributed four times a year ñ once every nine weeks. Three types of grades are given: academic, effort, and conduct. The grading symbols for grades one through eight are as follows:

B.

Progress Reports / Report Cards

Official Progress Reports are sent home at mid-point in each marking period. This notification provides you with the opportunity to schedule a conference with your child's teacher to explore ways progress may be improved if necessary. Report cards are issued every nine weeks. They should provide a basis for parent child evaluation of progress and plans for improvement. Parents are to retain their copy of the card and return the envelope with their signature the next day. Please contact a teacher at any time if there is uncertainty or concern about a child's progress.

Schedule for Report Card Distribution

C.

Promotion Retention

Students are encouraged and assisted by classroom and special area teachers toward working to their fullest potential. Sometimes students need additional time for instructional and /or emotional growth to take place. Teachers will discuss with parents the reasons for retaining a child. The school believes it has the necessary information to make an intelligent, informed decision regarding retention. The decision of the principal is final.

D.

Honor Roll / Recognition Ceremonies

Honor rolls are an effective means of motivating and recognizing effort, citizenship, academic performance, and perfect attendance. Recognition Ceremonies are held at the end of every nine weeks to recognize our students for their efforts utilizing the criteria listed below. (Tardies count against perfect attendance in that students who have been tardy three times or more will not receive a ìPerfect Attendance Certificateî from the teacher at the recognition ceremonies.)

Masters Preparatory School Principal's Honor Roll

Masters Preparatory School Honor Roll

E.

Parent Conferences

Parents are encouraged to request a conference whenever they feel the need. However, in order to expedite this matter it's important to involve the necessary personnel. Therefore, when the concern is regarding any issue related to the classroom, parents are asked to first contact the teacher and arrange for a conference. When you wish to arrange a conference with your child's teacher, please call the office and leave a message for the teacher to contact you or send a note to the teacher and indicate a date and time that is convenient for you. Teachers are usually available for scheduled conferences each afternoon after students are dismissed. Parent conferences should not interfere with classroom instruction. We appreciate your cooperation in not seeking ìinstant conferencesî during school hours. A conference while school is in session takes the teacher away from the children who are being instructed. This includes arrival and dismissal times when teachers are monitoring students. If, after a parent/teacher conference, the problem is still unresolved, please feel free to contact the principal.