ParentStudentHandbook2017-18 AUG.17

Conferences Parent–teacher conferences provide an opportunity for the teacher and parent to develop a mutual understanding for the child's growth and development. Conferences are held in the fall and spring. All parents of students in grades K–5 are scheduled for conferences in the fall. Conferences for students in grades 6–7–8 are scheduled by request only. Spring conferences are scheduled for all kindergarten students and by teacher or parent request for all other students. Literacy Lab This will be a class that regular education students take in lieu of Spanish providing opportunities to experiment with different reading and writing strategies while expanding their literacy skill sets. Students will be placed into this class based on teacher recommendation, MAP scores, and their report card grades. Students who received a final grade of a “D” or “F” last year and/or did not reach growth target based on MAP scores for Language Arts Literacy will automatically be enrolled in this class. Students who earn an “F” on their report card for Language Arts or have two consecutive marking periods with a “D” average will automatically be enrolled in this class during the school year. Exiting this class may be considered after a student earns a “B” or higher in their regular Language Arts classroom for two consecutive marking periods. Math Lab This will be a class that regular education students will take in lieu of two or three Related Arts classes each week. This class will provide students with an opportunity for small group instruction, in a blended learning format, in order to enhance their mathematical skill sets. Students will be placed into this class based on teacher recommendation, MAP scores, and their report card grades. Students who received a final grade of a “D” or “F” last year and/or did not meet growth target based on MAP scores will automatically be enrolled in this class. Students who earn an “F” on their report card for Math or have two consecutive marking periods with a “D” average will automatically be enrolled in this class during the school year. Exiting this class may be considered after a student earns a “B” or higher in their regular Math classroom for two consecutive marking periods. Academic Support Group This will be a working lunch, in a small group setting, with a teacher present to provide support. This will take place at least four times a week, in lieu of going to lunch and recess. Regular education students will be automatically placed in this group if they received more than one “D” on their 4 th marking period report card from the previous year, or if they have a “D” average in more than one class at any time during the school year. Students will be able to leave this group once they have established, for a period of at least three weeks, that they no longer meet the previously mentioned criteria. Success for All This will be a program following the same criteria for students being placed in Academic Support Group; however continue to need additional support. Students who are in this program will be working with a teacher instead of attending extracurricular or enrichment activities (i.e. Assemblies, Field Trips, Picnics, and Graduation Practice) due to academic performance in order to improve their grades. Before/After School Program The CER Program operates a latchkey program, called P.A.L.S. (Protect All Latch–key Students) each day when school is in session. For fees and further information call 767–0129 ext. 201 or check the website bcsberlin.org under the CER tab. Gifted and Talented Program At Berlin Community School, efforts are made to identify gifted and talented students in grades kindergarten through eight, and to provide enrichment classes and acceleration in all areas. Identified students demonstrating extraordinary Students who are in need of additional support in an advance math class may also attend the Math Lab in lieu of their related arts classes. This is based on teacher recommendation, and subject to the Math Coach’s availability.

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