In order to assure that parents are well informed of student progress, reports are sent home.  Progress reports are sent home midway through each grading period and report cards are sent home at the end of each nine week grading period.

The grading scale for grades 1-4 are based on the following percentage scale:

90-100             A (outstanding)
80-89               B (very good)
70-79               C (satisfactory)
60-69               D (having difficulty)
Below 60         F (serious difficulty)

Conferences

Parent/teacher conferences are held three (3) times per year.  Parent/teacher conferences for the 2008-2009 School Year will be held on October 23^rd and 24^th, 2008, January 15^th and 16^th, 2009, and April 2^nd and 3^rd, 2009.  However, as the school year progresses, if you have any problems, concerns or questions, please contact your child's teacher and/or the Principal for assistance.  All of us are interested and concerned with your child's progress and well-being.  We pledge our support for your child's success in school and our goal is open communication.

Phone Calls to Teachers

If parents/guardians would like to talk with their child's teacher, they should call the school office either before classes begin (8:00 a.m.) or after students are dismissed (3:00 p.m.).  During instructional hours, you may leave a message for the teacher with the school receptionist.  The teacher will make every effort to return the call on the same day or within 24 hours.  If an emergency occurs during the school day, please call the school office and the school receptionist will assist you.

Promotion and Retention of Students

Promotion from one grade to the next is based upon the ability to succeed at the next grade level.  When formulating a recommendation, each teacher will work closely with the Principal and parent/guardian.  Above all, the recommendation must be in the best interest of the student.

Teachers will base their recommendation to promote or retain upon the following criteria:

A.                Successful completion of class assignments, projects and homework;

B.                 Attendance;

C.                 Report cards and unit tests;

D.                Achievement on standardized achievement tests; and

E.                 Age, maturity and effort.

If facts indicate that retention is in the best interest of the student's academic progress, close cooperation must exist between parents and all school personnel involved.  Retention decisions will be made only after a careful study of facts relating to all phases of the student's growth and development.