Academic Information

Academic Information

Parents are encouraged to stay in contact with their child’s teacher with any questions, concerns, or words of appreciation. Close partnerships are vital for supporting each child.

Academic Tips: Read with your student everyday. Having a daily reading routine has shown to have a huge impact on student success.

• Report Cards: Parents are given two written reports during the year regarding their child’s academic progress; one mid-year report at the end of January and one final report in June.

• Student Records: The school maintains student records necessary for educational guidance and welfare of students and for efficient operation of schools, and as required by law. All individual student information is treated in a confidential and professional manner. Student records are the property of the school, but are available to parents upon request.

• 20-20 Reading Program: Students who read 20 minutes each day for 20 days every month and turn in the signed 20-20 Reading Logs will earn positive incentives including a movie field trip. (The Reading Round-Up reading log for the Central WA State Fair counts as the 20-20 Reading Log for September.)

• Accelerated Reader: Accelerated Reader (AR) is an online program that allows students to earn points and prizes for their independent reading. For AR, students read books of their choice at their reading levels and take short quizzes. Students earn points by passing these quizzes, and students use their points to earn fun incentives, prizes, and medals. Call the library at 573-1785 for more information about AR.

• Homework and Daily Reading: Learn about your child’s teacher’s homework policy. Parents are encouraged to support their children by checking on homework, by providing a consistent, quiet time/place to complete work, and by communicating with the teacher about progress. Also, daily reading at home is expected. Encourage your children to read daily by providing a time and space, by talking about what they are reading, going to the library, reading aloud, and limiting time on video games and other activities that compete with reading and homework time.

• Library: Each class visits our library for 30 minutes each week. Books are checked out for one week, and books may be renewed if not requested by another student. Students will be informed about overdue books. If a book is lost or damaged, the student will be required to pay for the replacement of the book.

• Fees and Fines: Students will demonstrate care and respect for personal and school property. Fees and fines will be charged to replace or repair library books, textbooks, magazines, or other items used by students that become lost, damaged, or defaced. Books should be carried in backpacks or a plastic bag in inclement weather and be kept out of the reach of small children or pets at home. Report cards will be held until payment is received per RCW 28A.87.120 and district policy.

• Computer and Electronic Networks Acceptable Use ( YSD Operational Procedures 4311 and 3207.2X): Roosevelt is a 1:1 school for laptops in Grades 2-5. Students are allowed to access the internet for educational purposes under staff supervision. Use of district computers and networks at school is for education and research. All student use of computers and networks must comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Violating acceptable use policies may result in termination of access to computers and networks. Unacceptable use includes downloading, installing, and/or streaming non-district approved games, audio or video files, or applications; hacking, vandalizing, or introducing viruses or other changes to software or hardware; misuse of log-ons or account information; cyberbullying, hate mail, harassment of any kind, discriminatory jokes, or remarks; information that could endanger others; and/or accessing, uploading, downloading, storage and/or distribution of sexually explicit material.