Dear Parents/Guardians,

As a teacher, it is our firm belief that productive learning can be accomplished in a safe, well-managed
environment; therefore, our 5th grade level will have a set of guidelines to follow. These guidelines help create
and maintain a successful learning experience. The following are a few guidelines to help you understand our
classroom expectations.

Parent Involvement:
One of the goals we would like to accomplish this year is to improve parental involvement. We keep
parents informed of any activities or upcoming projects through letters, email, or phone calls. Please be
on the lookout for such notices. In addition, school planners may be used as a communication tool for
parents and teacher. Please sign the school planner daily. We encourage all parents to become
involved in their child’s education. We hope to raise parent involvement in our school with your help. If
you would like to assist as a parent volunteer, please let any 5 th grade teacher know.

Homework:
We highly encourage all parents to view their child’s homework as a confirmation that it gets done.
Homework should be initialed by the reviewing parent and returned the next school day. If a student
does not complete an assignment, he/she will be expected to complete unfinished work. Exceptions to
the homework policy will only be accepted for excused absences. Students who are absent will have
three (3) days to complete missed work. If you know that your child will be out for a long period of
time, such as off-island flights, hospitalization or any illness (chicken pox, etc), please contact me to
arrange make up work. Books and assignments may be picked up after 3:00pm in the office.

Projects:
In addition, quarterly projects in various subjects will be assigned throughout the school year. Projects
are to be completed at home. Your help and support will not only make your child more successful in
school, but will instill good study habits that will last a lifetime.

Class participation and Attendance:

Attendance is taken everyday at the beginning of homeroom by 8:45am. Students are picked up at their
waiting areas by 8:15a.m., classes start promptly at 8:30a.m. Please ensure your child is on time.
Mishaps occasionally occur. Should one happen and your child is late to school, have your child pick up
a late pass from the office to be cleared as an absent student. If your child should miss 3 school days in a
row, he/she will require a doctor’s excuse.
Participation is needed in class everyday. We understand that some students are afraid to talk in settings,
but this is a trend we need to resolve. Your child will be asked to participate in class discussion and
project presentations, and maybe, even school activities. Please speak with your child on this matter so
that he/she could be at ease.

Uniform Policy
Finegayan Elementary School will be enforcing the uniform policy. Students must wear their school
uniform tops and BLACK bottoms. Bottoms must be shorts (fingertip level), skirts or skorts, and pants.
No leggings sweat pants, joggers, or denim jeans will be allowed. More information may be found in the
Uniform School Board Policy as part of the office packet.
Grading Scale:

100-90 A
89- 80 B
79- 70 C
69-60 D
59-below F

**This school year we will be working on implementing the Standards Based Grading system.**
4.0 – Advanced/Proficient (Above Grade Level)
3.0 – At Grade Level
2.0 – Emergent (Developing)
1.0 – Needs Help

Classroom Rules:
As expected, our class will follow the School-Wide Behavior Expectations which are: BE SAFE, BE
RESPECTFUL, and BE RESPONSIBLE. In addition to these expectations, our class has a few rules to
follow as well, which fall under our school-wide expectations. Please read the following as an
acknowledgment.
1. Be Safe:
a. Walk in school. Running can cause injuries.
b. Keep body parts and personal belongings to yourself.
c. Remain in your seat until given permission.
d. Keep desks and chairs flat on the floor.
e. Work carefully and use materials properly.
2. Be Respectful:
a. Listen and follow teacher’s instructions at all times. You might miss something.
b. Raise your hand to share in class. Everyone will have a chance to speak.
c. Use kind words and action all the time.
d. Respect each other and their belongings.
e. Work quietly in your own personal space.
3. Be Responsible:
a. Report to class on time and be prepared to learn!
b. Pay attention to the class and lesson. FOCUS ON LEARNING!
d. Complete and turn in work on time. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST!
e. Maintain cleanliness in your area, in the classroom, and throughout our school.
Consequences:
OOPS! As a result of not following rules, your child will be given steps to improve his/her behavior.
W – Verbal warning
#1 – 1st offense: Student will write a letter to parent explaining his/her misbehavior. Parents will have to sign
and acknowledge that the letter was received. In addition, classroom work detail will be done by the student
during recess time.
#2 – 2nd offense: A phone call will be made to parents explaining behavior. A conference between teacher and
parent will be scheduled to discuss your child’s behavior and ways WE can work to improve the behavior. In
addition, school work detail will be done by the student during recess and/or lunch time.
#3 - 3rd offense: Parent conference will be requested. Please keep in mind that should your child continue to
disregard proper behavior, he/she will be referred to the office for further disciplinary action.

*We believe that discipline problems should be resolved by the teacher & parent, but if a severe incident
should occur, the student will be sent to a School Administrator immediately. Rules and Consequences
will be discussed with your child and posted in the classroom.

Rewards: Hooray!
As a reward for following our classroom rules and the school-wide rules, your child will be
rewarded depending on your child’s teacher’s reward system. Please lookout for further information.

Please read the class syllabus with your child. Should you have any questions you may contact your
child’s teacher. Thank you for your time and consideration and we look forward to a successful and
collaborative school year.

School Phone: 632-9361

Teacher Extension: ______
School Website: http://finelementary.weebly.com

Admin ____________

Sincerely,

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 **Please return this portion to your child’s teacher**
This will be kept as a record that you have received the class syllabus and understand the
expectations of you and your child. Thank you.

I, _____________________________, parent/guardian of _________________________ have read and

understand the rights and responsibilities of myself and my child. Should I have any questions regarding
this syllabus, I know to contact my child’s teacher.

______________________________________ ___________________________
Parent’s Signature Date

______________________________________ ___________________________
Student’s Signature Date

Parent Comments/Concerns