Parentgram
Parentgram
Parentgram
October 2013
T E R R E B O NN E PA R IS H S C H O O L D I S T R IC T
Core Beliefs: Our core responsibility is to create engaging work for every student, every day as student engagement is the key to learning.
PARENT GRAM
Every student deserves to have an effective teacher, and every teacher deserves to have an effective leader. Effective instruction must meet the needs of all students, so that every child can learn at high levels. Given a safe and supportive environment, all students can learn. Parent and community collaboration is fundamental to achieving and sustaining excellence. We are a great school district, and we will be greater because of our commitment to high expectations. Goals: 1. Students will enter Kindergarten ready to learn. 2. Students will enter 4th grade on-time and on-level. 3. Students will enter 9th grade on-time and on-level. 4. Students will be on track to attend college in 9th grade. 5. Students will be on track to attend college in 11th grade. 6. Students will graduate on time. 7. Graduates will persist through college. 8. Students will enroll in college or join workforce.
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As a parent of a student in Terrebonne Parish Schools, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child. Federal law (No Child Left Behind) allows you to ask for certain information about your childs classroom teachers and requires us to give you this information in a timely manner. If you would like to receive any information, please contact the principal of your childs school.
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September 9 September 13 September 24 October 10 October 11 & 14 October 18 October 29 November 13 November 19 November 25-29 December 2-18 December 5 December 19 December 20 December 20 December 23 Jan. 2
LEAP: ELA W ritten Composition & Math Constructed Response Issuance of Report Cards to Parents Progress Reports Issued Phase 2 Testing All Remaining Test Items Seventh Grading Period Ends Spring Break/Easter Holidays End-of-Course Testing (EOC) Issuance of Report Cards to Parents Senior Progress Reports Progress Reports Issued Senior Final Exams (1 & 2) Senior Final Exams (3 & 4) Commencement Exercises Adult Education Commencement Exercises Ellender Memorial High March 20 March 31 April 7-10 April 15 April 18-25 April 28May 22 April 29 May 5 May 8 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 22 May 23 May 23 May 26
Commencement Exercises H. L. Bourgeois High Commencement Exercises South Terrebonne High Commencement Exercises Terrebonne High Final Exams (1 & 3) (W hole Day) Final Exams (2 & 4) (W hole Day) Eighth Grading Period Ends/Last Day for Students Last Day for Teachers/Records Day
*If make-up days are needed October 11, 14, and November 25 will be used. You may also visit the School Board website: http:// www.tpsd.org
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