Assessment Prep

Oct 29, 2020 | Student Support

  • Begin to prepare as soon as the assessment is announced and review material nightly
  • Read the study guide, complete practice problems, review completed assignments and notes
  • Make a quizlet or flashcards
  • Check in with a teacher during TAG to be sure you are on the right path, and as needed to help understand the material

Parent Advice: Developing Student Independence and Supporting Student Wellness 2020

Supporting Students’ Emotional Wellness

Here are a few tips that can help your child stay emotionally and academically healthy during hybrid learning. Create a “School Vibe” Each morning, get dressed for school and prepare all  your materials. Choose one quiet and separate space where you will work. Clear...

How Your Child Should Pack Up At Night

Pack bag at night, after completing assignments.  Personal Supplies (label with your name) Extra Masks Individual Hand Sanitizer (optional) Water bottle  Extra pencils and pens Ipad Charger (especially if you have not fully charged your iPad) Check schedule  If you...

Technology Recommendations

Encourage your child to complete homework in a tech-free space as much as possible, utilizing technology for homework purposes only.  Remind them that their work will be completed more efficiently and to a higher quality if they do not try to multitask. Remove phone...

Long Term Assignments

Break down the assignment into manageable, nightly chunks Schedule these nightly chunks for the week, balancing school work with extracurricular activities and other commitments Be sure to work on the assignment for each night that you scheduled yourself to do so...

Designate a consistent and quiet home work space

Have all necessary supplies - pens, paper, books, water bottle, levenger, charged iPad Remove distractions - phones, other electronic devices, clutter Have headphones available Sit on a chair, at a desk or table

Developing Independent Middle School Students

Middle school students mature and develop at different paces.  Some students arrive home from school and independently complete their homework assignments. Other students require various levels of support to use organizational strategies. The process towards...