ACADEMICS
 

STUDENT INFORMATION

HOMEWORK

Homework is school work done outside of the classroom and consists of:

• Daily assignments not finished during class time.

• Assignments given in relation to a unit of study and completed over a period of time. Example: Book report on South Dakota during a unit of study on South Dakota and completed over a five week period.

Homework should:

1. Generally not exceed 30 to 60 minutes per day with the longer time block normally used in grades five and six.

2. Follow only after direct teacher instruction and opportunities for practice in the classroom.

3. Be something the student and parent understand.

4. Be a planned experience.

5. Never be a negative consequence.

6. Be important to the academic progress of the student.

7. Have clearly printed instructions.

8. Be of print quality that leaves no doubt as to the content of the material.

NOTE: Students are expected to complete work missed during an absence. Work may be completed ahead of time if arranged in advance with the teacher.

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GRADING SCALE

Kindergarten-Second Grade, Art, Physical Education, Music:

Excellent = E
Above Average = S+
Average = S
Below Average = S-
Needs to Improve = N

Third Through Sixth Grade:

100% - 92% = A
 91% - 84% = B
 83% - 76% = C
 75% - 68% = D
 67% and below = F

STUDENT DRESS CODE

Although a district-wide student dress code does not exist, common sense should prevail regarding student dress. Students should be encouraged to dress appropriately at all times. Students dress or decoration which interferes with the learning environment is not permitted. Students are required to wear boots on the playground during wet/winter weather. Many students have similar articles of clothing, such as coats, mittens and boots. It is recommended these items be marked with the students name.

NOTE: Tennis shoes are required for physical education class. (NO black soles permitted!)

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students who are asked to stay after school by teachers must call home to notify parents that they are staying. If the parent is not home, arrangements will be made by a note from the teacher to stay the next day.

PARENT INFORMATION

REPORT CARDS

Report cards are sent home with children in grades K - 6 at the end of each quarter.

NOTE: Students in grades 4 - 6 may also receive mid-term reports at the discretion of the teacher.

CONFERENCES

Parent-Teacher conferences are held twice annually. We are most willing to schedule a conference at other times during the year. Please feel free to call and arrange a time.

ASSESSMENTS and ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

Throughout the year, students are assessed in a variety of ways to determine their level of progress. When applicable, achievement test reports are sent to the parents at the end of the year.

LINCOLN SPOTLIGHT - MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

A monthly newsletter, "The Lincoln Spotlight" is published and sent home (with the youngest child in each family) at the beginning of the month. This newsletter includes school news, upcoming events, student achievements and short educational articles of interest to parents.

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION

The Lincoln PTO exists to promote the welfare of all children. They sponsor worthwhile experiences for our youngsters, family activities and gifts to the school. Parents are encouraged to join and participate in all activities. Yearly events are outlined and explained at the first PTO meeting held each fall. The PTO President during 2009-2010 school year is Ranee Niemann.

VOLUNTEERS        

We encourage parents and grandparents to volunteer at the school. We value the involvement of those adults who are interested in supporting the learning process and willing to share their time and talents when possible. We genuinely appreciate the large number of moms, dads and grandparents who help the staff and students each year and volunteer hundreds of hours to the school.

Please contact your child's teacher or the office if you would like to provide this service to the Lincoln School community.