Initially, all academic concerns should be directed to your child’s teacher. You are welcome to contact your child’s counselor, but you may possibly be redirected to the individual teacher for additional clarity.
Do you know how to keep your child safe online?
Cybersafety Tips:
Don’t assume anything you send or post is going to remain private.
There is no changing your mind in cyberspace-anything you send or post may never truly go away.
Don’t give in to the pressure to do something that makes you uncomfortable, even in cyberspace.
Consider the recipient’s reaction. Nothing is truly anonymous.
Do you know how to reassure your 6th grader?
Many 6th graders experience stress as they make the transition to middle school. Do not feed into your child’s stress, but instead give your child time to adjust: usually within a month things settle down. If your child is still experiencing stress, please let her/his counselor know.
Remember, incoming 6th graders have summer orientation, mock 1/2 day, and school visits from both the administrator and the counselors to help make the transition to middle school easier. Parents have their own orientation meeting too.
Do you have a question about your child receiving high school credit for courses taken in middle school?
A high school course that is accelerated for learners who are capable of acquiring and retaining concepts quickly. Learners complete level 1 in one school year. Learners must complete the A/B course sequentially in middle school and pass the course with a grade of D or higher to earn 1 high school credit. Learners will take Integrated Performance Assessments (IPA). Learners should be:
Highly motivated and intellectually curious about the language and culture
Proficient in the English language
Reading and writing above grade level
Capable of reading challenging texts independently
Able to work well independently and in group settings
Currently, Sligo offers Algebra I, Algebra II, Honors Geometry, French I/II/III, and Spanish I/II/III.