MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMICS

One way of monitoring your/your student’s progress is reviewing the Progress Reports and Final Report Cards. In the Fall semester, students receive a 6-week and 12-week Progress Report, and in the Spring semester, students receive a 6-week and 12-week Progress Report. Final Report Cards are given on the last day of the Fall semester in December and then in June for the Spring semester.  Be aware of these dates as this is a good time to review your student’s progress and to set goals for the end of the semester.  Students who receive consistent praise and support from parents are most likely to work to their potential.  If a student earns less than a C in a class, some changes need to occur.  Below are suggestions you may consider to support your student in improving grades:

• Regularly check Jupiter Grades at https://jupitergrades.com/login/ or Infinite Campus.  If you need login/password information, please contact the main office at (619) 498-6800.  Talk with your child about each grade calmly.  Does your student know why he/she earned each grade and what needs to be done to improve the grade by the end of the semester?  Work together to set goals for improving their grades.

• Support a good study environment at home:  Have a scheduled study time (1-2 hours) for your student.  Maintaining a calendar of important due dates can help with time management and avoid procrastination.  Ask to see completed homework before it is submitted.

• Familiarize yourself with the iPad, and learn how to check assignments on the various apps teachers use.  In addition, monitor homework time to ensure students are working on their homework and not on other websites.

• Contact the teacher to better understand areas for improvement.  Phone messages can be left for teachers by contacting the school, teachers may respond sooner to direct email through Jupiter grades or through school website.  

• If your student is struggling academically, there are several tutoring options:

  • After School Tutoring

• Encourage your student to learn the importance of being responsible by reinforcing their academic effort.