2016-2017 Academic School Year

3rd and 4th grade MathMs. Allen

Principal- Jasmine Wells Assistant Principal- David Wilder

• to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through development-appropriate instruction that allows for individual differences and learning styles. Each student’s self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with students and staff. We strive to have our parents, teachers, and community members actively involved on our students’ learning.

1. Philosophy of Education2. Attendance Policy3. Supplies4. Grading Scale5. Homework6. Make-up Policy7. Dress Code8. Medicine

• EVERY child can learn-figure out what's effective

• Clues and cues- get to know each student

• Learn academics and socialization skills- become well rounded members of society

• Different backgrounds- 1 Goal, to learn

• hands on learning and active involvement-constructivism

• allow students to have their own beliefs

• 37% of instructional time missed=absent

• Only the following will be accepted as excused within 3 days: illness, injury, death in family, or court reasons

• Letter sent home after 6th absent, continuous absence- lawful matters are taken

•Grades will be updated on a weekly basis

Test/Projects: 40 pointsQuizzes/Daily Assignments: 50 pointsHomework: 10 points

•Students/Parents can add up points every week to see where the child stand.

• 100 points!• 90points to 100points= A• 80points to 89points= B• 70points to 79points=C• 60points to 69points= D• Below 60 points= F• I= Incomplete

Practice makes perfect!•Homework will be given Monday-Thursday of each week (except major project week).•Review lessons covered in class•Read or be read to for 20 minutes each night.

•Students with excused or unexcused absence will be given 1 day to make up quizzes/tests.

•Students with excused absent will be allowed to make up other work as well.

•Towards the end of the semester ALL students missing assignments will be allowed to complete assignments as extra credit.•Late work will receive 10% grade off.

Parents will be called to bring a pair of changing clothes for students who do not comply.•Shoulders and midriffs should be covered•Dresses and shirts should have sleeves•Shoes must have backs•Skirts, shorts,dresses should be fingertip length

• School personnel can only give medication with the written order of a health care provider that is licensed to prescribe and the written consent of a parent/guardian.

• must be in the original container from pharmacy and must include:– Child's full name– Name and dosage of medication– Time and directions for administration– Licensed Prescriber's name– Current date

• Stern Elementary Office/fax: 601-500-4553/601-

500-4551 email: s.elementary@stern.edu

• Ms. Allen Mobile: 601-532-2554 Email: mallen16@stern.edu

Buckle-up and lets move forward!

•http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ODPCSA/CA•https://www.judsonisd.org/district/instruction/DataResearch/documents/2012-2013JISDElementaryGradingHandbook.pdf•https://www.missionstatements.com/school_mission_statements.html