Ms. Barnes’ Procedures
BEING IN THE “Know“:
You will receive a weekly newsletter through my WEBSITE,PLEASE review it with your child each week. I try to give upcoming events, supply needs and helpful tips. (Have your child read it to you on Friday afternoon, make it a ritual) I will send out a weekly e-mail reminder along with a link, if you need a paper copy please feel free to ask for one!
PARENT PORTAL:: This site allows you to access grade, you will receive a password through CMS! ( you will receive more information on this later or contact Beverlee
FRIDAY FOLDERS: All class work, tests and quizzes will be sent home on a weekly basis in Friday Folders. PLEASE go through all work, look at the grades and keep work or toss work BUT REVIEW FIRST!
If you have ANY questions you may call the school but the BEST way to contact me is through e-mail :
mercer.barnes@cms.k12.nc.us
HOMEWORK:
Third grade will follow the CMS policy of 30 minutes of homework nightly.
All Hw will be written in agenda.
Homework is expected to be neat, not always correct but NEAT and on paper that has three holes
Every child will start with a 100/A homework grade that will count for an informal grade at midquarter and at the end of the quarter. Each time they forget their work their grade will be reduced by 5 points, however if they bring it in late they will only receive 3 pts off, incomplete work will be 1 point off.
They will also have to take a point off of CLASS DOJO for homework. It will hold them responsible for their choice.
Report Cards
You have receive a log in number and will be able to view grades ONLINE as we put them in there. This will keep you posted as to what grades they are earning. You will also see tests, reports and quizzes in their Friday Folders. It is very important that both you and your child are aware of their grades. Please review grades with them.
- Please make sure you go over each part of the report card with your child. A's and B's indicate at or above grade level. Please understand if you see a C on your child's report card they are still on grade level. D's and F's are below grade level work.
All of our students work hard to earn their grades, and all grade level work should be celebrated. If there are any questions please email me and I will be happy to discuss any of the grades you see on your child's report card.
There is a grade scale on my website! Please REVIEW it. Last year your child received 1, 2 or 3’s for their grades. A 3 represented that your child was consistently meeting expectations. A 3 last year DOES NOT ALWAYS translate into an A in third grade.
CHANGE IN TRANSPORTATION AND ABSENCES:
If your child is changing their means of transportation for the day, PLEASE send in a note or put in agenda and make sure your child knows.
If your change occurs during the day, please use the TRANSPORTATION CHANGE link on PTA web site https://sharonschoolpta.org/ride/ which will alert the front office and they will contact me. I am not always able to read my emails during the day, therefor I may miss your message if sent directly to me.
If you are picking up other students besides your own make sure they write a note to their teacher, so everyone goes home with the right person.
If their transportation changes DURING THE DAY, please email or call the office. I do not always have time to check email during the school day.
When your child is absent and I put the absence in our attendance system it will automictically code it an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE. If the absence is excused (illness, religious holiday, injury etc) please send an email to me OR fill out this form:
https://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/sharonES/_layouts/15/charmeckschoolfiles/ReportAnAbsence.aspx