Hand Book

General Procedures

Promotion Policy

The concepts of continuous progress for each child will be followed. Generally, students will progress with their peers along a continuum of learning in such a way that they are allowed time to master what has been taught, and yet will be faced with the challenge of new material or the learning of new concepts. In very special circumstances, the classroom teacher, in consultation with the School-Based Team (this includes parental input), may recommend that a student be retained.

Student Progress

Each year, parents of elementary students will receive three written reports and at least two informal reports (conferences) describing their child's progress.

Parent-teacher interviews are usually held in the beginning of November and February, and at any other time when requested by parents or teachers. (Teachers may involve students in an informal progress report to parents during the informal reporting periods.)

Assemblies

School assemblies are held the first Friday of each month at 9:05..

Students are recognized for their work in class (e.g., achievement, citizenship, and sportsmanship).

On some occasions, students may demonstrate a particular skill or talent (e.g., skipping, dancing, etc.).

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend assemblies.

Absences

Henderson Elementary is currently using SafeArrival as a means for parents to notify the school of their child's absence. The system will also give a call to parents when a student is absent from school, and the parent has not previously notified the school. You can read more about process in the SafeArrival Brochure

Newsletters

To keep parents apprised of school happenings or events, there are three main methods of communication from our school. a newsletter will be sent home monthly through out the school year.

1. School Newsletter: At the beginning of each month the office will send home a newsletter touching on student success as well as an event calendar for the month. 
2. Weekly Parent Update: Each week, Mr. Thorsell will send home a newsletter via Email called "The Henderson" in it he will share events for the upcoming week as well as some additional pieces that may change from time to time. 
3. Classroom Communication: Each teacher will communicate with their class about their preferred method of communicating with parents. This may come through the use of an agenda, or may be a weekly email outlining the activities for the upcoming week. If you are unsure of how your teacher communicates, please connect with them and ask.