Trimesters and Measurement

Elementary Trimesters

There are three trimesters for elementary students. Students are graded each trimester and parents can expect a report card at the end of each trimester.

Trimester 1 ends November 14
Trimester 2 ends March 6
Trimester 3 ends June 5

Homework

Purposes of Home Assignments

To provide an opportunity to complete work started in the classroom.
To strengthen specific skills.
To develop independence.
To promote the idea that reading, experimentation, and research can be enjoyable.
To develop responsibility in following directions carefully and finishing the task completely.
To aid the pupil in catching up when absent.
At the discretion of the teacher, long term assignments may overlap weekend or holiday periods. Whenever possible short-term assignments will be avoided over these periods. Homework is never assigned as a punishment.

The Teacher's Responsibilities

To recognize individual differences and make provision for these differences in planning homework assignments.
To identify and interpret the need for homework so that the assignment has meaning for the pupil.
To make the assignment clear and definite to pupils – Homework should be work that the student can definitely do independently.
To be aware of other demands on the pupil’s time both in and out of school.
To vary both the amount and types of homework to provide for many kinds of learning.
To contact parents when students are not completing homework assignments.
To cooperate with parents in cases of extended absences due to illness or travel.

The Parent's Responsibilities

To show a genuine interest in the student’s school experience by understanding and supporting the child’s educational program.
To set a regular study schedule.
To establish firm guidelines and stick to them.
To provide a quiet place for studying free from distractions – give time alone but be available.
To see that the student has time to complete work, that he/she understands directions, and that he/she works carefully.
To check for completion of assignments rather than checking for errors.
To observe his/her work habits to determine if there are any deficiencies which slow him/her down.
To be patient and not critical of his/her efforts. REMEMBER: It is important to communicate with the teacher if your child is having difficulty or doesn’t understand his/her assignment.

Reporting: Report Cards and Conferences

Unlike our secondary students (whose report cards are digital at the Skyward Family Portal), elementary progress is tracked via paper report cards that are distributed to parents three (3) times a year.
- Parents are asked to acknowledge receipt of the report card by signing the outer envelope and returning the envelope with their student each trimester.
In the fall and spring, conferences are held with parents so that they might have a chance to speak to the teacher in greater depth about the progress of their child.
- Parent conferences are held on two days in the fall and two days in the spring.
- Interpreters are available for our non-English speaking parents.
- School will be closed for students on Parent Teacher Conference days.
- Parents are urged to attend the two-parent conferences and to review and respond to all of your child’s report cards.

PSSA Testing

The annual Pennsylvania System School Assessment is a standards-based, criterion-referenced assessment which provides students, parents, educators and citizens with an understanding of student and school performance related to the attainment of proficiency of the academic standards.

These standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science and Technology identify what a student should know and be able to do at varying grade levels. School districts possess the freedom to design curriculum and instruction to ensure that students meet or exceed the standards' expectations.

Here are the scheduled dates for PSSA testing for grades 3 - 8 in the District:

ELA: April 21-23
Math: April 27-28
Science: April 29 and May 1
Make ups: May 4-8*

*Makeups can take place within the designated PDE Window

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