St. Jerome School
Grade 2 Class Policies
Mrs. Kimberly Haupt, Teacher
Mrs. Jacquelyn Childs, Teacher’s Aide
Dear 2nd Grade Families,
Welcome to a new school year! I hope you all enjoyed a safe and happy summer. I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year! 2nd Grade is a very important developmental time for students, and I am looking forward to partnering with you and the St. Jerome School community to guide your child to academic success!
I believe that parent-teacher communication is essential to providing the best educational experience possible to your child. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. I can be contacted via email at hauptsjs@gmail.com or by phone at (310) 670-1678 x212. I am also available by appointment before and after school. Our class has a blog accessible from the St. Jerome website which will be updated with classroom news, homework assignments, spelling words, project due dates, reminders, and special events. Please bookmark this link and check it often: www.grade2sjs.blogspot.com
In addition to the school-wide rules and guidelines described in the
St. Jerome School Policy Manual, there are a few policy items specific to our
2nd Grade class of which you should be aware:
Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned Monday – Thursday and will be due the following day. Students will be responsible for copying their assignments legibly into their Homework Notebooks on a daily basis (although the assignments will also be posted on the blog). A Parent Signature is required in the Homework Notebook for each entry. Any comments, questions, or requests for conferences may also be communicated in the Homework Notebook. Students will have a two-pocket Homework Folder dedicated to transporting their homework assignments and other important documents between school and home. Each Friday, students will bring home a packet of work that has been completed and graded from the previous week. Please review your child’s work carefully, sign and return any tests or formal assessments, and consider saving a few assignments as study material for later review and test preparation.
Reading Logs
Students are expected to read independently or with a family member at home for 20 minutes daily. A Reading Log will be provided weekly to help your child keep track of the books read. The Reading Logs should be kept in the student’s Homework Folder and will be collected every Monday.
Daily Supplies
Students will be expected to come to school with the appropriate supplies and materials each day, including a nutritious snack for recess. A copy of the class supply list can be found on the class blog. Textbooks will be distributed to the students next week. Textbooks should be kept covered and transported in a book bag or backpack.
Absences
When a student is absent, classwork and homework will be collected and prepared for the student to complete upon his or her return to school. Students will be given up to a week to make up any missing work. In the case of a missed test or quiz, students will need to complete the assessment within a week of returning to school. If an absence is planned, arrangements can be made to complete assessments ahead of time.
Student of the Week
Each week a student will have a turn to be our Star Student of the Week. The student will be given a poster to decorate, fill out, and share with the class on Friday. This is a great way to learn more about our classmates, build community, and develop oral language skills!
Weekly Mass
The St. Jerome School community celebrates Mass together on Fridays at 8:00am. Please make sure that your child arrives at school at 7:45 AM on Fridays to avoid disrupting the Mass with late arrivals. Students will be considered TARDY if they do not arrive on time for Mass.
Uniform
The St. Jerome School Uniform Policy is outlined in the Policy Manual. Students will have P.E. on Monday and appropriate uniforms, including athletic shoes, should be worn on these days. Please make sure that all jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts worn or brought to school are labeled with your child’s name.
Standards for Classroom Behavior
At St. Jerome School, we strive to nurture Christian leadership in our students. I expect for 2nd Graders to behave respectfully in all of their school interactions. During the first few weeks of school, we will spend time discussing the expectations for conduct at school:
Students agree to show respect for:
Teachers and Other Adults by...
-listening with eyes, ears, and whole body
-following directions given by a staff member
-raising their hands to participate in class
Their Classmates by,,,
Their Classmates by,,,
-using polite words
-keeping their hands to themselves
-taking turns and sharing
Their School by...
-walking quietly in the classroom and hallways
-waiting until they are sitting down outside to eat or drink
Themselves by...
-paying attention and participating in class
-asking questions
-completing assignments
