Academic Expectations
St. John Chrysostom School expects students
to perform to the best of their ability.
Teachers are expected to evaluate student
progress on a regular basis. Students will
be given quizzes or tests regularly. After
the test is graded, it will be sent home for
the parent to review and sign. Parent
signature indicates that the parent is aware
of the student’s progress. If a parent does
not receive quizzes or tests to sign, the
parent should contact the teacher.
Homework
Homework is an essential part of the
instructional program and reinforces
learning. It serves as a means for
clarifying and reviewing material learned in
class, for providing motivation and
opportunity for individual growth, and for
creating experiences of in-depth study and
supplementary reading.
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The time allotments for homework
(written and study) are as
follows: |
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Grades Pre-K & K
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approximately
15 minutes |
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Grades 1 & 2
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approximately
30 minutes |
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Grades 3 & 4 |
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approximately
45 minutes |
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Grades 5 & 6
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approximately
90 minutes |
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Grades 7 & 8
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approximately
120 minutes |
Students are required to complete all
homework and it is expected that parents or
guardians sign the completed homework, and
check all work completed on a daily basis.
Grades and Grading
Report cards are distributed four times a
year for Grades 1 to 8. Pre-K and
Kindergarten report cards are distributed
twice a year. The report card is a link
between the school and the home.
Academic Achievement
The first part of the Archdiocesan Report
Card is used to mark the student’s
achievement in academic subjects.
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The achievement mark is based
upon the demonstration of
mastery of material covered in
class such as: |
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class work |
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homework |
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daily quizzes |
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unit tests |
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comprehensive examinations and
special projects |
The June grade on the report card is an
average of the four previous record card
grades. This grade will be recorded on the
student’s permanent record card.
Character Development
The conduct/effort mark is
placed under Character Development as a
“Conduct Grade”. This mark indicates that
the student
1) follows class and school
rules,
2) shows care in the use of personal
property,
3) treats teachers with respect,
4) treats other students with respect,
5) exercises self-control,
6) listens attentively,
and
7) uses technology appropriately.
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