Welcome! Parent Orientation 2013-2014 4 th Grade

1. Welcome!Parent Orientation 2013-20144th Grade Mrs.Poss Mrs. Lindsey

2. After School Transportation If your child’s after school transportation is going to be different, please send a note with them in the morning. If you have a last minute change to your child’s after school transportation, please call the front office. We don’t always check our email during the day. Pick-up and drop off procedures Express Cards

3. Grading Policy • If your child receives below a 70% on assessments. Assessments will be given back to correct after we have re-taught the material and a parent signature will be needed. • After the assessment is returned corrected, we will accept the new grade. • District policy states that a late penalty may be assessed for any assignment that is turned in late. • 1 day late- 10 points • 2 days late- 20 points • 3 days late- 30 points • 4 or more days late- not accepted • Projects, daily work, and homework can not be redone for a better grade.

4. TX Connect txConnect is a great program that will allow you to keep up with your student’s progress in all of his/her subjects. txConnect will be updated at least once a week so that you can view your child’s grades. Log on to www.comalisd.org and click on Parent Connection to sign up for txConnect access. Please contact the front office if you have questions about accessing this system.

5. Respect and Responsibility Students are expected to exhibit Respect, Responsibility, and self-control at all times. Responsibility – turning in assignments timely, being prepared for class, following directions, etc. Respect – be considerate of other’s feelings, use manners, respect school and personal property. Follow the Golden Rule. Self Control- hands and feet to self, appropriate voice levels, blurting Students who receive more than three behavior marks in a 6-week period will not be allowed to attend the behavior celebration at the end of the year. As a learning community, students will also be rewarded as a whole class for exhibiting positive behaviors.

6. Agendas Your child’s agenda is a very important tool in keeping them organized. Everyday your child will record important information and/or homework in their agenda. Every night he/she is expected to have a parent/guardian sign their agenda. A signature tells us that you have acknowledged everything written in the agenda and your child has finished his/her homework for the night. The reading and math log is also included underneath the signature section. The students are expected to record their start time and end time. Parents will initial each log to verify students have completed the task.

7. Snack Students will have a 10 minute working snack time around 9:50 each morning. Your child must bring his/her own snack if they choose to have one. We ask that your child bring a nutritious snack that is easy to eat while working.

8. Other Important Info Please fill out an allergy form AND talk to Nurse Moreno if your child has any food allergies. Attendance notes: If your child is absent, please make sure your child’s first and last name are on the note to ensure the absence is excused. Notes must be provided within 2 days of the absence. Parent paperwork packet Check out our teacher webpage