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Curriculum and Student Evaluation   CURRICULUM   The Archdiocesan School Office is in the process of developing a system wide curriculum. Saint Andrew School will be utilizing this curriculum. Saint Andrew School has always offered a well-rounded grade school education to its students. Daily instruction includes subjects of math, science, social studies, religion, reading, English, and spelling. Supplemental instruction is offered weekly in computer studies, physical education, music, art and Spanish.  Saint Andrew School realizes that one size (curriculum) does not fit all of our students; therefore, our teachers will strive to implement the differentiated instruction philosophy in all of the classes.    Classroom Schedules   Your child's teacher will send home a classroom schedule of events and home/school expectations during the first few weeks of school.   There is also a mandatory parent meeting in September with your child(ren)’s teacher(s).     Homework    If a student forgets his/her homework assignments, the parents or student may access the teacher’s homework mailbox by dialing the school phone number, press 1 to access the school’s voice message system and then dial the teacher’s 3 digit homework mailbox number. Homework assignments may also be checked online @ homeworkhero.com   Homework is seen as an integral part of the school experience. Through homework, the lifelong habit of study and responsibility can be established. In addition to reinforcing classroom learning, homework assignments help students develop independent study habits and give them opportunities to use their own learning styles.    At the beginning of the school year, the teacher in each grade will send home information about homework requirements. Although it may not be a weekly practice, homework may be given on weekends.     A child's success in school is often a reflection of the support and assistance parents offer with homework.  The following are suggested methods for parental involvement in homework.   ¨       See that books/learning materials come home regularly. Look at what your child brings home.   ¨       Don't accept an excuse that "I did it in school", or "There is no homework". There is not enough time to do homework properly in school. Even if there is no written homework, there is usually study homework and reading. Parents can call the Homework Mailbox for his/her student’s teacher (Numbers are listed on the back cove of this document) or check online @ homeworkhero.com   ¨       Provide an appropriate atmosphere for doing homework, free of distractions and with adequate light. Develop regular routines for homework such as checking the assignment book with the child and having a homework time at the same time each day.   ¨       Look at written homework. Does it look as if thought and effort went into it? Is it neat and accurate? If you were the teacher, would you accept the paper? If not, it should be redone.   ¨       Ask your child to show you what he/she is learning in each class. Ask your child to explain the concepts to you. If your child cannot explain them to your satisfaction, then he/she needs to study that subject again and perhaps ask questions in class the next day.   Parents are encouraged to listen to reading, listen to spelling words and definitions, assist in research and problem solving, and encourage, direct and drill, but never just give out answers.   Doing these tasks requires parental time and effort. It is well worth it, however, in order to keep in touch with what your child is learning in school. If parents/guardians ever have a question about the school work or an assignment, please call the teacher at school, or write or e-mail the teacher.   With the advent of the computer as a research tool, teachers will not accept any computer-generated material for an assignment. This material, although valuable for research, cannot be plagiarized and must be paraphrased and rewritten in the child’s own words. It also could be cited as one would when taking a reference from a book or article. Students who plagiarize will receive a deduction in their grade.   STUDENT EVALUATION   Interim Reports Interim reports will be distributed at mid-term to notify all parent/guardians of your child's progress during the term. If any problem is reported, talk with your child first; then contact the teacher to arrange a Parent-Teacher conference.   Parents may keep copy of the report, sign the large envelope and return it to the teacherthe following day.  Disciplinary action will be taken for students who continually lose or fail to return forms, notes, reports etc.   Report Cards Report cards are issued at the end of each trimester for grades 1 through 8. The report card envelope must be signed by one parent/guardian and returned to the homeroom teacher the next day. The final report card and envelope distributed at the end of the year may be kept. Progress reports for students in our Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten program will be issued three times per year.   Achievement Code: (Grades 4-8) A - Consistently does superior work in accomplishing goals, objectives and requirements (100-93)   B - Usually does above average work in accomplishing goals, objectives and requirements (92-85)   C - Usually does average work in accomplishing goals, objectives and requirements. (84-76)   D - Usually does below average work in accomplishing goals, objectives and requirements (75-70)   U -Usually does unsatisfactory work in accomplishing goals, objectives and requirements (below 70)   Summer School:   Grades 1 - 5 Summer School recommendations by a student’s teacher will usually be made by the end of the second trimester. Students who are on a modified grading system will be required to participate in a school or tutoring program during the summer to help that student to continue to progress academically.   Grades 6 - 8 Any Middle School student who earns a U in 2 of the 3 trimesters in any one subject will be required to successfully participate in an approved summer school or tutoring program and show proof of success upon returning to school in August.   Any Middle School student who earns a U in any subject for all of the trimesters can be asked to repeat the entire year. Any 8th grader, who fails a subject, will receive a blank diploma during the graduation ceremony and will receive the actual diploma upon completing the class or classes at an approved summer school program.   Student Awards   In May of every year, Grades 1 through 7 meet in the chapel for the Annual Saint Andrew School Awards Ceremony.   Awards are given for the following achievements:   Honor Roll: This award is given quarterly to students of Grades 6, 7 and 8 who qualify by their academic achievements.   Perfect Attendance Award: Students who maintain a perfect attendance and punctuality record will be recognized with this award.   Effort Award: Students who have consistently striven throughout the school year to work to the best of their ability receive this award.   The Arthur P. Nutley Award This award is given yearly to the graduating 8th grader who has demonstrated the qualities of character, leadership, service and scholarship to the Saint Andrew School and Parish community. All 8th graders who have been at Saint Andrew School for two years or more and who have maintained a C average or better, as well as demonstrated all the other qualities listed above are candidates . The Middle School faculty nominates five candidates and the entire faculty chooses the recipient. The award is presented at the graduation ceremony.    Standardized Testing In the second semester of each year, the standardized test called the Terra Nova is administered to all students of grades 2 through 8 here at Saint Andrew. Results of these tests remain confidential and are used only as indicators of a child’s academic progress and as a guide for future curriculum planning. Subjects covered are reading, mathematics, language arts, science and social studies.

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