Syllabus
Arrival
Getting to school on time ensures that your child will not miss important
announcements or instruction. Please note buses will not be provided.
Class begins at 8:15 am, however if your child needs to eat breakfast, please have them go to the cafeteria at 7:50, before coming to class. Students are allowed on campus at 7:45 and need to report to the classroom as this is our quiet start. During this time students will be expected to complete morning assignments independently.
Dismissal
Students are regularly dismissed at 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday and at 1:00 pm every Monday. Kinder/1st - dismiss at 2:50/12:50
Siblings of K/1st graders will arrive/dismiss together in the back.
Siblings need to sit/stand with K/1st grader.
Families will be given colored dashboard sign that has grade level and student(s) name.
Students are to remain with the teacher until instructed to approach their car.
Parents are to remain in the vehicle during pick up.
Birthdays
Birthdays can be celebrated on Fridays during lunch, or the last 20 minutes of the day. Please notify the teacher prior to the celebration. If food is to be part of the activity, it must be store-bought (please contact the teacher regarding food allergies).
Homework and Other Routines
Practicing skills is extremely important but we also believe that students need down time and time to spend with family. Homework is mandatory Monday through Thursday. It will be sent home daily, and due the next day. We appreciate your anticipated support in this important matter.
Parents please read, sign, and return any communications in your child’s Homework Folder the following day so we can be sure you received them.
Communication
We will send weekly email blasts to inform you of upcoming events and important
information. You can also check our teacher websites, which will be updated every
two weeks. The Parent Square app will be used to send important reminders. Please sign up
using provided code (in you take home folder).
Behavior Expectations and Plan
We are committed to providing your child with an enriching, nurturing, and safe learning environment. To achieve this, our school has a campus wide discipline policy which provides a consistent program and process for all classes. Positive Behavioral Intervention System emphasizes respect for everyone and demonstrates teachers holding high expectations for all students and persons on campus. It is designed to recognize and celebrate positive behaviors.
Each class will review and adhere to classroom rules relating to the following: Show Respect, Own your actions, Always be safe and Ready to learn (SOAR)
We will use the following as a discipline/reward system:
Rewards will be given out in a form of a SOAR ticket. Students will have daily chances to earn tickets and place them in the bucket. They become eligible for weekly and monthly incentives given by the classroom teacher and the principal.
Behavior Tracking and Managing System:
Teacher redirecting student (noting on individual sheet)
Step 1 marked if behavior needs additional redirecting
Step 3 is marked and parents are notified of struggles to change the behavior
Office Referral/buddy room/parent contact (by phone/in person)
Common School Rules:
Show Respect
Own your actions
Always be safe
Ready to lea
Academics
Freedom Traditional Academy follows the Arizona State Common Core Standards. Each of the subject lessons are outlined to meet these standards. You can visit http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/ for detailed information on these standards.
Grading Policy:
Students are expected to complete class work to the best of their ability and turn it in on time. All assignments must be turned in no later than one week from the due date. All work submitted after one week will receive a permanent zero in the grade book. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s grades, please contact your teacher.
Thank you for taking the time to read this syllabus. We are excited to work together to make this year a positive learning experience for all students.
Donations for the Classroom
We will always need certain items throughout the year. Please consider sending donations to provide all of our students with materials in the classroom.
Pencils
Expo dry erase markers
Writing paper
Tissues
Crayola markers
Highlighters
Ziploc bags, various sizes
Paper plates
Post-Its
Disinfectant wipes