Schoolwide Learning Expectations

Any assignment done on paper that is not a teacher provided worksheet needs a complete heading. A complete heading starts on the left side of the paper and includes the full name, date, and subject.
If the directions say to write in complete sentences, the assignment needs to be written in complete sentences.
All sentences need to begin with capital letters and end with appropriate punctuation.
All assignments need to have the students’ first and last names on them.
All assignments need to be written in pencil and in cursive.
Assignments need to be on the proper paper. Any written assignments need to be completed on Zaner-Bloser paper, unless your teacher has told you otherwise.
All parts of the directions need to be followed.
Spelling counts as long as the words are already on the page. For example, spelling a word incorrectly on a blank when it was a choice from a word bank already on the paper is not acceptable. The student will lose at least half credit on these problems.

Reading Contracts

Each student is expected to read at home for 15 minutes daily. Any type of reading material is acceptable, and if your family reads together that counts as well! A nightly parent signature is required as verification that the reading was completed. We will collect these weekly. If all the reading is completed on time, and the students meets his/her AR goal,he/she will attend a quarterly reading party.

Weekly Folder

Homework will be sent home most Fridays in the students' Weekly Folder. Please look through the folder with your students and make sure any missing work is completed and turned in the next day. Please keep the returned work, sign the Weekly Update, and have your students return the folder the next day.

St. John Grading Scale

A+ 99-100%

A 96-98%

A- 94-95%

B+ 92-93%

B 88-91%

B- 86-87%

C+ 84-85%

C 80-83%

C- 77-79%

D+ 75-76%

D 72-74%

D- 69-71%

F 68-0%

Houghton Mifflin Teaching Models

Keyboarding Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you celebrate birthdays? Can I send in snacks?

A: As a way to celebrate your child’s special day, we have created the “Wall of Fame” where students can display any art, memorabilia, pictures, stories or items that they wish to share with the class. Each student will be given the opportunity to present his or her items to the class and the items can stay up for the entire birthday month.