Involve Involve - September 5, 2014

involve Hartford Union High School District A bi-monthly newsletter for HUHS families 2014-15 Key Points for HUHS Parents A new school year is underway and with it comes some of the routines and schedules that tend to relax during the summer. Whether you are a new parent of an HUHS student or have a lot of experience, we understand there is a lot of information to process. This issue will highlight some of the key points of emphasis for parents and references to additional resources. The complete student handbook is available on the HUHS website under Resources > Publications > Handbooks. Grading Resource Period This summer, staff members reviewed current grading Resource period at HUHS began in the 2011-12 and is and assessment procedures to ensure we were working scheduled from 1:59-2:45 PM each day. On early release to carry out our mission statement. days, resource period does not meet. We have modified The purpose of some grading procedures to help in consistency and Resource period is to allow students to access educational communication for students and parents. Here are a few resources, specifically all teachers, and support their of the modifications: learning. During this past summer, staff members reviewed 1. For all gradebooks, there are three categories: citizenship feedback, academic proficiency. academic feedback, and The academic proficiency category is worth 100% of the academic grade and resource period procedures for efficiency and effectiveness. There will be a few modifications for the 2014-15 school year. 1. All freshmen are assigned to a teacher for Resource is based on total points. When a semester exam is given, it will be recorded in the academic proficiency juniors, and seniors are not assigned to a teacher for category with appropriate points assigned rather Resource period unless they are failing one or more than in a separate grading column. 2. period and attendance is taken. classes in the previous grading term and/or do not have a minimum term CPA (citizenship grade point Teachers are expected to have an average of one average) of 3.0. score in each of the categories for each week in the term. 3. Students will be allowed to retake any major assessments in courses if the student completes and submits a relearning/reassessment form. 4. Students who do not submit assignments by a Sophomores, 2. Students who do not complete an assignment by the penalty date (see Grading) will immediately be assigned to a Resource period with the teacher of the course with the missing assignment. Students will be told by the teacher and sent an email immediately about the change in their schedule. due date have until the penalty date to submit the assignment. If the assignment is not submitted by the penalty date, the student will be immediately assigned to Resource period with that teacher until Secure F ront Entry. . . the assignment is complete. Click here to read the 2014-15 Parent Grading Guide. Click here to view the video detailing how to read the online gradebook through Family Access. Links are also available on the HUHS website on the Parents page. Due to a delay in construction, the secure front entry was not completed by the start of school. The anticipated completion date for the project is September 22. More information about changes to entry procedures to come.