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Homework
Students in every grade have homework. Primary level students have small amounts and often require adult assistance. As students grow older, the amount of homework gradually increases.
The purpose of homework is to give students additional practice on basic skills, develop self-discipline, establish a habit of independent reading and thinking, and strengthen the bond between home and school. Each teacher will communicate homework expectations to parents early in the year.
Ending the Homework Hassle by John Rosemond is recommended reading for parents.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences are scheduled at the end of the first quarter. Individual teachers will notify parents of the child should be included in the conference. Conferences are intended to provide parents and teachers with the opportunity to discuss and explore various aspects of the student’s academic, spiritual, social, and physical growth and development. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers whenever they have questions about their child’s progress, relationships, or behavior at school.
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Promotion to Next Grade and High School
Promotion to the next grade is based on satisfactory achievement, maturity, and attendance. The diocesan high schools require grade schools to complete a recommendation form for each eighth grader applying to a Catholic high school. Grades, faith participation, behavior, and parental support serve as indicators for acceptance into high school, along with a parish agreement signed by the pastor. No student exiting a diocesan Catholic grade school is automatically assured enrollment in a diocesan Catholic high school.
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Retention
The following steps will be taken when a student is being considered for retention:
- By December, the classroom teacher discusses the possible retention with the principal.
- After semester scores are recorded, the possibility of retention is brought to the parents’ attention, and again after mid-term progress reports.
- The classroom teacher documents remedial efforts to help students by use of an ILP (Individual Learning Plan). Special Education services may be considered through the public schools for students who qualify.
- The teacher, parents, and principal, in consultation, will be involved with the final decision concerning retention.
- The school reserves the right, after consultation, to determine appropriate grade placements, and all diocesan schools shall respect that placement if the student transfers (as per Diocesan Policy #403).
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Testing Program
As required by the Catholic School Office, students in grades 2 - 8 shall take the MAP Tests and in grades 3 - 8 the Religion Test. Per the Kansas State Department of Education, students in grades 3 - 8 will take Kansas Reading and Math Assessments, and students in specific grades take the Kansas Assessment Tests in Social Studies (6 & 8), Science (4 & 7), and Writing (5 & 8).
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