Blythe  Syllabus

Blythe Academy of Languages

2023-2024


ESOL

Jeana Thompson    

  

jthompson@greenville.k12.sc.us


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Our universal code of conduct: 

In this school, we do second chances.  We apologize.  We forgive.  We respect each other.  We keep our promises.  We never give up.  We encourage one another.  We laugh often.  We belong.  We are a family.



This pledge is recited by students each morning during our news show.  




School Expectations:

1. Respect Yourself

2. Respect Others

3. Respect Our School


Parent Communication


Blythe Folders


Every Thursday, students will bring home any important information and reminders about school and classroom events as well as graded assignments in their red folder.  Please review the papers each week and remove them from your child’s folder.  Parents can also view grades via Parent Backpack at any time throughout the year.





Report Cards/Grades


Report cards are published every nine weeks.  This report will grade children in reading, language, spelling, handwriting, mathematics, social studies, science and health, art, music, and physical education. Report Cards and Progress Reports will be available via BackPack for grades 2-5 students. Report Cards will be emailed to parents in grades 4K-1st. 


Report Card Dates: October 19, 2023; January 10, 2024; April 1, 2024; May 22, 2024


Grades

Teachers in grades 2 through 5 will use numerical grades, according to the State’s Uniform Grading Policy, to communicate student progress in all subject areas with the exception of elementary penmanship and elementary-related arts. 

Uniform Grading Policy Numerical Grade Range 

The following grading procedures are used in each of the areas listed below:


Minor Assessments 60%

Examples include: comprehension strategies and skills, responses to literature, observations, checklists, quizzes


Major Assessments 40%

Examples include: Integrated Themes Skills Test (20%), Story Tests and Novel/Chapter Book Tests (20%)


Penmanship will be evaluated with the following descriptors:

M Meets Standards

P Progressing towards standards




Homework Policy


Homework should be meaningful and engaging, purposefully support the curriculum, and help students develop responsibility and good work habits. Homework is a natural extension of the school day and an important part of a student’s educational experience.  Homework should be designed to be completed independently.  The three generally recognized types of homework are practice, preparation, and extension. Homework will be checked but not graded. 


Students should spend some time each day reading independently. 20 minutes of reading is considered part of homework and should include various types of reading.  


Recommended times for homework by grade level are:



Procedures for Makeup Work


The student is excused for the absences but not for assignments or material covered in class while absent. Therefore, the student’s responsible for make-up work in all subjects. The makeup of school work missed during excused absences shall be worked out with the teacher(s) concerned at the earliest time possible but should not exceed five (5) school days.


Makeup of school work missed during unexcused absences may be approved only with permission of the principal after consultation with the teacher(s) concerned.




Blythe’s Student Handbook 2023-2024