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I am looking forward to working with your child and helping your child achieve maximum progress. I am asking for your assistance in achieving this goal. Your child will bring work home each week in a red folder for you to sign. Please go over this work with your child and help with any encountered difficulties.

Your child will have homework 4 times a week. I feel this develops good study habits and provides a review of work done in class. Homework assignments should take about 30 minutes to complete. Please provide a quiet time and place for your child to do this work, and help by checking over completed assignments.

In order to provide our students with the educational climate they deserve, I have developed the following discipline plan that will be in effect at all times.

Philosophy: I believe that all students can behave appropriately. I will not tolerate any student stopping me from teaching or any student from learning. All students deserve a classroom environment that enhances learning.

Classroom Rules

1. Listen carefully.

2. Follow directions.

3. Work quietly. Do not disturb others who are working.

4. Respect others. Be kind with your words and actions.

5. Respect school and personal property.

6. Work and play safely.

Consequences of Improper Behavior

If a student chooses to break a rule:

1st time: Yellow Frog: Warning

2nd time: Blue Frog: Complete Behavior Reflections Form

3rd time: Pink Frog: Complete Behavior Reflections Form and create a 5 step plan to be proactive in behavior improvement

4th time: The student will write a note to his/her parents. The note must be signed and returned the next day.


Appropriate behavior will be recognized and celebrated periodically with a treat from the treat basket.

Woodland Elementary School

Second Grade Information

Evaluation of Students

Progress reports will be sent home according to district calendar. Report cards are sent home quarterly.


Student Records

A permanent record is maintained in the school office for each student. All information in the permanent record is confidential and is accessible only to the professional staff, and the student’s parents and guardian. All grades are recorded in the grade book. Student records are kept , by subject, in Language Folders, Math Checklists, Writing Portfolios, and Permanent Records.


Homework Policy

Homework will be assigned every day except Friday. Students will be expected to complete all homework. The homework time limit is set according to the Greenville County School District Policy Manual: 30 minutes per day.


Missed Work/Make-Up Policy

Provisions for make up of school work missed during excused absences shall be worked out with the teacher concerned at the earliest time possible but should not exceed 5 school days after the student returns to school. Tests must be made up by the 5th school day after the absence occurs. Make up of schoolwork missed during unexcused absences may be approved only with the permission of the principal after consultation with the teacher concerned.


Attendance

According to S.C. Compulsory School Attendance Law: Accrued student absences, either excused or unexcused, or a combination thereof, may not exceed 10 days during the school year. Any absence in excess of 10 days may cause the student to lose credit for the year. A record of student attendance is kept beginning with the first day of school. All excuses should be submitted within two days of the absence. A physician’s written medical excuse is required for any absence after 10 days. All notes must state all dates that the student is absent. For students to be counted present, they must be in attendance for 180 minutes during the instructional day.


Rules for Student Behavior

Woodland Elementary is an orderly, disciplined school where students are responsible and accountable for their behavior. Students are expected to follow the classroom and school discipline plans. Most discipline problems can be handled between the teacher and the student. If the offense is serious or if the behavior persists the student’s parents will be informed. There are times when the student’s parents are required to come to the school for a conference. Students are expected to follow the rules posted in the classroom.


Communication with Parents

Monday Memos will be e-mailed each week with curriculum updates. Weekly folders, parent notes, phone calls, conferences, progress reports, and a report card every nine weeks are frequent means of communication.


Grading Guidelines

The district’s guidelines will be followed in every elementary school in Greenville County. The guideline’s philosophy is that grades should reflect the accomplishment of the student in the classroom to the fullest extent possible. In essence, grades must be earned.

Grading Scale

A=90-100

B=80-89

C=70-79

D=60-69

F=59 or below








Classroom Behavior Reflections Sheet

Behavior Reflections Form.pdf