Grades for Friday's progress reports were due today at noon. If you notice a discrepancy please bring it to my attention ASAP. Parents, let them talk to me; it's their grade. There are many satisfactory and highly satisfactory grades on the progress reports. Hard work and continued determination will help keep up those grades. Grade averages that are less than satisfactory are truly unacceptable at this time of year. We have just started some of the very rigorous parts of the curriculum and you can expect more challenging assignments as we get into more challenging topics. It is very important that you use your time and resources wisely so that you get the best education possible. You are on your way to high school and what is taught in science will form the backbone for your future studies.
Parents,
If your child's grades are not at the level that you expect perhaps it's time for you to have a conversation with your child before scheduling a conference. Here are some suggestions.
- Do you write down your assignments in your planner?
- Do you do your work and turn it in on time?
- Do you use your time wisely in class?
- Do you ask important questions in class?
- Do you arrive at class prepared to work with the proper supplies?
- Are you putting yourself into win/win situations in the classroom?
Additionally, take some time to
- look through your child's agenda. Are they using it?
- review some of their written work. Does it look like answers that a student in an advanced course would be proud of submitting? Do the answers make sense? Are they written in complete sentences.
- go through the book bag. Is it organized? Are there loose papers deep in its bowels lost almost for all time?
- read this blog to see some of what your child is expected to do outside of the classroom.
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