Use of the Planner

 
Dear Parents and Students:
We hope that you will use the planner to make a positive impact on your child’s education.

Student Responsibilities:

• Take planner to class every day
• Write down assignments in planner
• Check to see if you have assignments, materials, textbooks to complete homework
• Complete required assignments at home and bring assignments to school the next day
• Review homework and upcoming assignments with parents
• Communicate to parents any messages from teachers

Parent Responsibilities:

• Check planner each day
• Request to see list of assignments
• Ensure assignments are completed
• Discuss upcoming quizzes, tests, projects
• Communicate with teachers through planner

Teacher Responsibilities:

• Post daily assignments in a visible area of the classroom
• Require students to write assignments in planner
• Utilize planner to communicate with parents
• Create and teach a curriculum that is relevant to students

Here are some suggestions as to how to make this year a successful one!

• At school: Use your planner daily to record homework assignments, upcoming quizzes, exams, projects, etc.
• Short term: Insert reminders to assist you in meeting deadlines.
• Long term: Use the quarterly calendar to divide lengthy assignments into manageable units. Transfer your scheduled study days to the weekly calendar to meet unit goals.
• At home: Choose a quiet place to study with good lighting. Set aside a regular time to study—a time when you are most alert. Do homework in order of priority. Check off assignments when completed.

 
Be positive about school, teachers, and classes. A positive attitude is the key to success at H.R. Driggs Elementary