Shepard News & Notes
January 26, 2018
Hello Shepard Families:
Semester report cards will be posted on Family Access at approximately 3:00pm today. You will be able to log into Family Access, click on the “ReportCard/Progress Report” tab on the left navigation bar, and download the report. We hope that you will find an opportunity to have positive discussions about your child’s overall academic experience. Honor roll certificates will be posted on Family Access in approximately one to two weeks.
Below are some reminders regarding our grading and reporting practices. I hope it helps you as you review your child’s report card and continue to promote his or her growth throughout the year.
Teacher Comments
At the ends of quarters 1 and 3, teachers provide personalized comments for all courses EXCEPT practical arts (Art, CMA, Music, Instrumental Music, and STEM). It is our hope that providing personalized feedback at quarters 1 and 3 is helpful as students work toward displaying mastery at the end of each semester. Practical arts courses will provide personalized comments at quarters 2 and 4 because they do not meet with students as often due to the A/B schedule rotation.
Honor Roll
There will be two honor rolls that students can achieve at the end of each semester:
- Academic Honor Roll: Students earn this merit when they receive all 3s and 4s in the academic areas on their report card.
- Habits of Success Honor Roll: Students are named to this honor roll when they receive all 3s on the Habits of Success area of their report card.
Students are eligible to be recognized on both honor rolls.
Please contact Cathy Kedjidjian (ckedjidjian@dps109.org) if you have any questions about Family Access. If you have questions about a grade your child receives, please contact your child’s teachers. If you have questions about standards-based learning, please feel free to reach out to me or any of your child's teachers.
Warm Regards,
John1st/FINAL Posting - World Language Program Update [6th GRADE FAMILIES]
We have yet to determine if students currently in 7th grade will have the opportunity to switch their language preference to Hebrew or Mandarin. More information will be forthcoming on this topic.
2nd/FINAL Posting - DHS Warrior Dance Team Clinic on 2/9
PTSO News!
PTSO MEMBERSHIP ALERT
Thank you to our current members. We appreciate your support. Your membership helps the PTSO fund activities and educational items needed for the students and teachers at Shepard not funded by the school or district.
If you are not a member of the Shepard PTSO for 2017-2018, please read the important information below and JOIN TODAY! Note that membership must be renewed annually.
Membership costs $25 for the school year and includes access/inclusion in our directory and participation in PTSO sponsored events. Current items and events for sale to members only (& available online only) include 6th grade social dance, February nightlife, 8th grade dance, 8th grade dinner, legacy book donation, and more. Don’t delay your membership because the costs of these events are subject to increase.
For more information about the Shepard PTSO and to purchase membership, go to our website: www.shepardptso.org . After you complete your membership and check out, other items may be purchased. No checks accepted for membership or sale items/events.
Have a wonderful day!
Paige & Adrea
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Archived Communications
November 17, 2017 News & Notes
September 22, 2017 News & Notes
September 8, 2017 News & Notes
September 1, 2017 News & Notes
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