Ball Junior High School

Use of Agenda

The school planner it is not to be defaced, folded, torn or tagged.

This planner is required to help improve daily communication between teachers and parents. If the agenda planner is lost, damaged, or defaced, the student needs to replace the planner. The replacement cost is $5.00. This planner is a required component of Ball Jr. High School’s parent communication policy.

How to use this planner:

Students:

You must have your planner with you in EVERY class EVERY day.
Write down ALL assignments in your planner.
Show the planner to your parents/ guardians every night.

Parents/Guardians:

Check planner EVERY night.
Review your child’s assignments.
Read and respond to any teacher’s comments.
Sign the planner every night.
Write notes to teachers in the planner.

Teachers:

Check student planners on a regular basis.
Write comments to parents/ guardians as appropriate.
Read and respond to parents/ guardians questions and comments.

It is the student’s responsibility to maintain and keep the planner in good condition.

It is the student’s responsibility to show the planner to parents and teachers when there are notes written to them.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

At least one hour each day at home should be planned for studying and review. Some assignments will require longer hours for research and class projects or participation.

All written work must have an appropriate heading, including full name, date and class period; must be legible and on standard size notebook paper; and have correct grammar usage, with correct punctuation and spelling.

Progress reports are sent home at mid-quarter when a student is having problems in class or is in danger of failing a course. Parents are encouraged to call the appropriate teacher regarding these reports.

After school, a tutoring program is available to students. Please check announcements for time and dates.

Grade reports are mailed home within one week at the close of each quarter.

Counselors are available to discuss concerns. Appointments may be scheduled in the main office.

Achievement tests are administered to students in the spring. Results of tests will be mailed home.

STUDENT PLANNERS

The planner is required in all classes and EVERY subject area. The planner is the number one communication source for the parent/ guardian, student and teacher. The planner also serves as the student’s hall pass.

The planner will be a key component of every parent/guardian/teacher meeting and conference.

The planner will contain pages on which every student will enter his or her class assignments EVERY day so the parent/guardian can instantly see EXACTLY what homework, projects or assignments are due AND the due date. The planner contains space for the parent/guardian and teacher to write notes to each other in order to communicate regarding progress, achievement, and areas requiring improvement. The planner will help students stay organized and serves as a permanent record for all work and communication between parent/ guardian and teacher.

Every student must have an agenda/ planner. Planners will be distributed to students on the first day of school. Replacement costs for lost or damaged planners will be $5.00.


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