Academics
First Day of School: Thurs Aug 10
Back to School Night: Wed Aug 23
End of Grading Periods 2023-2024 School Year:
1st Quarter: October 6, 2023
2nd Quarter: December 20, 2023
3rd Quarter: March 15, 2024
4th Quarter: June 4, 2024
Promotion Ceremony 8th Grade: June 4, 2024
Grades
Report Cards:
Semester report cards will be mailed a week after the grading period ends. First and Third Quarter report cards are sent home via your student a week after the grading period ends.
Progress Reports:
Progress reports are sent home via students half way through each quarter. Students with C's or better do not usually receive progress reports.
College Talk
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Academic Supports
- Student Planners: Students are given planners at the beginning of the year to keep track of their homework assignments. Student planners also contain valuable information like student expectations and school policies. If your student is having trouble remembering to complete or turn in assignments, check their planners regularly and encourage them to write down their homework assignments for each class every day.
- Homelink: Many teachers regularly update student grades and record completed assignments on Homelink. Students and parents can sign in to get access to this online gradebook.
- Google Classroom: Many teachers post assignments, class notes, and more using Google Classroom.
- Online Textbooks: Some class subjects have online textbooks that include an audio option and/or links to explanations and helpful examples.
- IXL: Students can practice online Math lessons geared toward their individual skill level using IXL. Some students also have access to IXL lessons in English Language skills.
- Help for Struggling Students: Crunch Time
Homework Club: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 2:15-3:15pm
- 6th Grade: Tues: B7 (Ms. Ko), Thurs: B6 (Ms. Newport)
- 7th Grade: Tues & Thurs: B2 (Mr. Jacobs)
- 8th Grade: Tues & Thurs: C2 (Ms. Devineni)
Teachers: Many classroom teachers routinely give suggestions about organization and study habits. Some also set aside time to work with students who need extra help. Contact your student's teacher early if you notice your student is struggling.
School Counselors: School counselors meet with students individually or in groups to help them improve their organizational and study skills to meet their academic goals.