James Hart School Update
March 17, 2024
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, March 19th
E-Learning Day for Students
Please see the schedule below
Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th
Spring Break-No School for Students
Week of April 8th:
IAR testing (see below)
Wednesday, April 17th:
Early Dismissal for Students at 11:15am
ISA Science Test (8th grade students)
E-Learning Day, Tuesday, March 19th
We will have an E-Learning Day on Tuesday, March 19th due to our school being used as a polling place for the election. The schedule for Hart is below. Students can find class login information and assignments in Teams.
PMA Chocolate Sale
Class of 2024 Information
This link is also on the James Hart website under Parents-Newsletters.
Third Trimester Reminders
As we enter the third trimester, we have important reminders to share with students and families. We want all students to finish the school year with success.
Academics & Attendance
Students need to continue turning in assignments and studying for tests and quizzes. Every grade still counts, and there is still time for grades to improve or decline. Also remember that attending school every day and arriving to class on time are important factors to academic success.
Behavior Guidelines
It is very important that students remember we have behavior guidelines that must be followed at all times. We expect positive student behavior in the hallways, classrooms and when interacting with peers and adults. Acts such as fighting (and play fighting), threats, bullying, intimidation, harassment, are examples of actions that can result in a consequence including a suspension.
Electronic Communication
Please remind your child that inappropriate electronic communication through means such as texting, email, or social media sites such as Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc., can lead to disciplinary action if electronic conduct is harmful, disruptive, or threatening towards our school, students, or staff. Please think before you post.
Also, phones should be turned off and in the student's locker during the school day. If a student's phone is taken by a staff member during the school day, a Saturday School will be issued and a parent/guardian will need to pick the phone up in the main office.
We want the end of the school year to be successful and positive for all our students. Thank you for working in partnership with us.
IAR Testing is coming in April!
We will start IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) testing during the week of April 8th. Students will take two tests daily that will assess their performance in Reading and Math.
- Please make sure your child is well-rested and has breakfast to start each day.
- Students need to be on time for school. We will start testing promptly at 7:50 am.
- Students will need a fully charged laptop each day of testing.
- All students will need headphones for testing. Please make sure your child has a working pair of headphones that can be used during testing. Wireless headphones are not allowed for the test.
- Encourage your child to do their best!
ISA Testing for 8th Graders-Wednesday, April 17th
Our 8th-grade students will take the Illinois Science Assessment on Wednesday, April 17th. The test has three sections. Students will test in their 1st period classes.
Fully Charged Laptops:
8th graders will need a fully charged laptop for testing on Wednesday, 4/17. Please make sure your child charges their laptop.
Headphones:
All students will need headphones/earbuds for testing. Wireless headphones cannot be used for testing.
Testing rooms:
Phones, smartwatches, and wireless headphones are not allowed in testing rooms
Panther TV Announcements
Have you checked out our Panther TV Announcements page? In addition to the daily videos, we provide a script of announcements and upcoming events just in case you don't have time to watch the videos! The videos and scripts stay up for the week and are updated weekly. Just another source of information about what's going on at Hart!
SAFE 2 HELP
Thank You
We want to extend a huge thank you to the parent volunteers that have helped so much this school year. From helping with our band, choir and orchestra events, to bagging up snacks and supervising our 2nd trimester PBIS open gym. We appreciate your efforts. Our school is great because of continuous support. Thank you!
Parents Make the Difference March 2024 Edition
Helping Students Learn March 2024 Edition
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for December and January! Students are nominated based on displaying the virtue of the month. For December the virtue was Caring and Kindness and for January the virtue was Teamwork. Recognized students received a certificate and a $10 gift card. Congratulations!
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Pictures from Hart
James Hart School
Email: kimberly.johnson@hsd153.org
Website: http://jameshart.hsd153.org/
Location: 18220 Morgan Street, Homewood, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 799-5544