From the Desk of Ms. Debra Novy
Can you believe it is October already! Where does time go? I have a feeling that our students are asking that same question, given that the end of Quarter 1 is already next Friday, October 14! Though report cards only go out at semester’s end, quarter grades play an integral part in the overall progress your student is experiencing. Parent/Teacher conferences is also rapidly approaching (Oct. 20-21). This is a good time to talk with your student’s teachers and see how you can best support their academic growth in each class. I encourage both parents and students to attend, if possible!
One thing to note if your student is struggling in any class… this year, Marian implemented a requirement for all students to have the ability to remediate low summative assessments. I am quite confident that all of the teachers have gone over the procedures for remediation with their students in their classrooms and listed them in their syllabi, but I thought it was important that parents are also aware. Ultimately, it is up to the student to begin the remediation process as soon as they have received the results from an assessment, but there are time limits to taking advantage of this opportunity. Our focus at Marian Central is for students to learn and understand… to master the material, rather than just to “pass the test". Our remediation process is one step towards students realizing mastery.
On another note, our Advisory period seems to be functioning well… offering our students additional insights into being a better student, handling difficult situations, understanding what our Catholic faith means and how to apply it to their lives, and building stronger relationships.
We first had the vision for an Advisory period before Covid appeared in the world. While we were dealing with Covid, we felt that we could not implement something new while navigating the world of uncertainty. Now that we are beyond the “emergency” aspect of Covid, we are starting to see the negative effects it has had on our youth. Students need more support than ever before as they reacclimate themselves to being a student and dealing with the ups and downs of being a teen in today’s world. Advisory period is going to continue growing and changing to meet the needs of our students. Our hope is that Advisory period will help our students do just that, knowing that they have a soft landing place with Marian Central.
I am so thrilled to be part of your student’s high school journey. From saying “hi” in the halls, to stepping into a class to see what they are learning, to being a guest teacher in an Advisory class, it is a privilege to help your student, in whatever way possible, to grow and become the amazing young adults that they are destined to become. Thank you for sharing your students with me!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Novy
