SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION
Our scholarship program consists of three elements: academic subjects, specials and support services.
Academic Subjects
All children, except some having special needs, receive instruction within their regular classroom in language-arts literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing) mathematics, science, social studies and world languages (Spanish). Guided by district-approved curricula, our teachers use a variety of instructional methods, materials and grouping patterns to meet our pupils’ individual needs.
All regular-education classrooms have computers and printers; we also have a multi-station computer laboratory. Our teachers integrate computers with their ongoing classroom instruction. Internet access links every classroom to the world.
Specials
All youngsters receive instruction from certified specialists (hence, “specials”) in art, health, library skills, music (general and vocal) and physical education. We also offer an introductory instrumental music program in grades 3-5 and world-language instruction in Spanish in all grades.
Homework: Homework activities should include critical thinking and problem solving and reinforce concepts learned in class. The amount of homework varies according to the child’s age and academic ability. Homework assignments are to be completed daily. Parents should check all homework. Any specific questions about a homework assignment should be directed to the child’s teacher. If you would like to know the homework assignments on days that your child is absent from school, please call and leave a message for the teacher with the school secretary.
Curriculum Guides: Curriculum guides are available in the Curriculum and Instruction Office of the Board of Education (806-4203).
Report Cards:
Progress reports for grade TWO will be sent home twice a year. (March and June)
The symbols used in the marking system reflect individual progress, achievement, and effort at the student’s academic level. Student’s progress is reported individually and not in relation to the progress of others. The developmental grading key and descriptors are: I (Independent), P (Progressing), B (Beginning), OC (Of Concern) and NA (Not applicable).
Report cards for grade THREE will be sent home twice a year. (March and June)
The symbols used in the marking system reflect individual progress, achievement and effort. Specific skills are graded with + (Area of Strength), (Satisfactory), * (Area of Concern), and N/A (Not applicable). The academic evaluation key is denoted by the numbers 4, 3, 2 and 1 and is a summary of the student’s performance in each academic area.
Report cards for grades FOUR and FIVE will be send home three times a year. (December, March and June)
Specific skills are graded with + (Area of Strength), (Satisfactory), * (Area of Concern), and N/A (Not Applicable). The academic evaluation key is denoted by the numbers 4, 3, 2 and 1 and is a summary of the student’s performance in each academic area.
No report cards are issued for first grade and kindergarten students. Formal parent conferences are scheduled to address student progress.
Technology – Acceptable Use Policy on District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks:
The purpose of District-provided Internet access is to facilitate communications and information retrieval in support of research and education. To remain eligible as users, students’ use must be in support of and consistent with the educational objectives of the Princeton Regional Schools. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility.
As with any student activity, students utilizing District-provided Internet access must first have the permission of and must be supervised by the Princeton Regional School’s professional staff. Students utilizing school-provided Internet access are responsible for good behavior on-line just as they are in a classroom or other area of the school. The same general rules for behavior and communications apply.
The following uses of school-provided Internet access are not permitted:
· to access, upload, download or distribute pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit material
· to transmit obscene, abusive, sexually explicit or threatening language
· to violate any local, state or federal statute
· to vandalize, damage or disable the property of another individual or organization
· to access another individual’s materials, information or files without permission
· to violate copyright or otherwise use the intellectual property of another individual or organization without permission
· to run a business enterprise for profit
Disciplinary action resulting from a violation of the rules will be determined at the building level in keeping with existing procedures and practices regarding inappropriate language or behavior. When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.
Parent Conferences: Parent conferences are held in the fall and spring as noted in the district calendar. Notices to schedule these conferences will be sent home. If you need to talk to your teacher about your child’s educational progress prior to the regularly scheduled conference, please contact the teacher directly. An appointment to discuss your needs will be arranged by the teacher.
Placement Procedure: The educational needs and learning styles of the individual child are carefully considered by the school staff when making decisions about class placements. All classes are heterogeneously grouped. Parents’ input is invited to help staff understand their child’s unique learning style.
School Records: Students’ records include name, address, birth date, attendance, health history, academic performance, and other pertinent information. The parent or guardian upon request may make an appointment to review records. A member of the school staff will interpret and explain records.
Field Trips: Teachers will send field trip permission forms for you to sign whenever a trip is planned. Please adhere to the school trip guidelines that are listed on the form. All children must travel to and from the destination in the transportation provided by the school. A blanket permission slip is sent out at the start of the school year to cover all walking and in-district field trips. Parent volunteers are often needed to chaperone field trips. Should additional adult supervision be required, the classroom teacher will contact you.
Media Center Policy: The school library is open daily from 8:20 to 3:00. Students, staff, and parents may borrow books. Books are loaned for a two-week period. There are no overdue fines, but users are expected to return books on time and to replace lost books. Students can have five books checked out at one time. Additional books may be borrowed when students undertake research projects.
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