Parent, Guardian, Learning Coach Expectations

Expectations have been developed to clarify for families what it takes to ensure a student is academically successful in the online environment.

Parents must have an active email address and phone number on file that are checked weekly to ensure ongoing communication. Additional expectations for the success of your child are as follows:

Tips for a great School-Home Partnership

The parent or guardian will ensure that they or someone they designate will be a Learning Coach (a person who supports their child at home through learning experiences) for students in grades K-5.
Students, Parents, and Learning Coaches (if applicable) should attend an orientation scheduled during the first week of school enrollment and scheduled parent/teacher conferences twice per year.
Parent/Guardian must ensure the student attends CMAS, NWEA, and other assessments at the designated location and follow the procedures provided.
Parent/Guardian will need to monitor student’s attendance through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (App instructions)
Parent-Teacher communication is a vital cornerstone to maintain the unique partnership between the school and parents. Teachers are the parents’ first point of contact for academic questions. Respectful, productive communication is expected from parent to teacher and teacher to parent. Parent/Learning Coach phone conversations with teachers or the office that include profanity and uncontrolled anger or shouting will not be permitted. If parent behavior is disrespectful in this manner, the conversation will revert to written communication only. Parents/Learning Coaches are expected to maintain responsiveness to email, newsletters, and phone communication with the teacher and the school. Professional, courteous two-way communication is always encouraged.
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Tips to help your child succeed

Students will need earbuds or headphones, their school device, a notebook, and a pen/pencil for their online coursework. Some classes may require additional materials.
Creating a good environment for learning is critical for students learning from home. Try to have a specific place and time set up for schoolwork. Limit distractions by turning off the TV, silencing phones, and setting them away from the learning space. Keeping students focused on their work allows the parent to focus on their own tasks. Set breaks for lunch and have a set time to put away the learning. The time spent with your child’s teacher is limited, so ensure your student is ready to learn, having used the restroom and attended to personal needs before the class starts.
To ensure all students have a safe online environment, we ask that you are cognizant of students' backgrounds by ensuring that their surroundings are school appropriate. Keep in mind teachers can hear noise and conversations in the background even if the child is wearing headphones; any family member who might appear on camera, even in the background should
be dressed appropriately.
Using a calendar will help your child stay on track. Hang a paper calendar on a wall or refrigerator, and set up reminders and appointments on your phone or smart devices to help you remind your child. You might consider using a timer for this specific purpose.
Setting goals for the week helps your child see their accomplishments. It also keeps them from getting behind.
Reward yourselves when the lesson is done. Consider keeping points for every assignment submitted and extra points when they are ahead.
Ask your child about their school work. Have them share something interesting or re-tell a story. Ask questions so the student has to form their own opinions. This helps the student think about their learning and lets them know you are interested in their work.
If the student is sick, they will have one day for every school day missed to make up the work.
Email the student’s teacher if you have questions or concerns.
Parents can access attendance, make changes to their email, phone numbers, and check grades/report cards through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (App instructions ).

Reporting Concerns

Concerns involving your child, other students, or building policies and procedures:

Contact your child's teacher.
If not resolved, contact the principal or assistant principal.

Concerns involving a staff member:

Contact that staff member.
If not resolved, contact the principal or assistant principal.

Concerns involving the principal or assistant principal and/or district policies and procedures:

Contact the principal or assistant principal.
If not resolved, contact the Assistant Superintendent.

All concerns will be addressed within a culture of civility and respect. We will use healthy goals of dialogue (seek the truth, produce results, and strengthen relationships) as a conversation guide.