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Hillsboro Elementary School

Explore assessments, communication methods, parent involvement activities, Title I funds, and ways to help your child succeed at Hillsboro Elementary School. Stay informed and engaged for a successful school year!

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Hillsboro Elementary School

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  1. Hillsboro Elementary School

  2. State Assessments • OHIO ACHIEVEMENT ASSESSMENT (OAA) Grade 3 Reading/Math Grade 4 Reading/Math Grade 5 Reading/Math/Science Given the last week in April Diagnostic Assessments Grade k-2 Reading/Math Given in Oct/April

  3. Common Formative Assessments • AIMSWEB Grs. K-5 Reading and Math Given in Oct., Jan., April • 4 sight Grs. 3-5 Reading and Math Given in Oct., Jan., April

  4. Assessments for Grades • Reading Street Grs. k-5 Unit tests, chapter tests, story tests • Saxon Math Grs. k-5 Weekly tests, chapter tests, unit tests • Social Studies Grs. K-5 Chapter, Unit, Theme tests • Science tests Grs. K-5 Chapter or Theme tests

  5. Parent Involvement at HES • Progress Book • Annual Review of Parent Involvement Policy • Building and District Planning • Teacher Parent Conferences (Fall/Spring) • See 2010-11 school calendar • PTO book fairs, fun nights, Fall Carnival • Volunteers (classroom/offices) • Parent Nights • Each grade level hosts a parent night. Watch the monthly newsletter for dates and times. • Grandparent Days • Watch the monthly newsletter for dates and times. • Field trips • Each grade level takes a field trip yearly. Watch the monthly newsletter for times and dates. If interested in helping on any of the above activities, please contact your building principal.

  6. Title I funds • Hillsboro Elementary (k-3) is considered as school-wide building. • Funds are used for: • Professional Development for staff • Parent Involvement Activities • Supplemental Services in reading and math Reading Mastery, Corrective Reading, Hot Math

  7. Communication by phone • HES uses the One Call Now system to communicate: • School delays or closures • Lunch charges • Overdue library books • Activities at the school PARENTS CAN SIGN UP ON OUR WEB PAGE

  8. Communication Through Students • Daily school work • Midterms reports • Grade Cards • Class weekly newsletters • Building Monthly Newsletters • Miscellaneous notices

  9. Communication through Technology • Progress Book • See your child’s grades online • One Call Now • Calls to let you know important information • Web page www.hcs-k12.org

  10. Ways to help your child learn • Ask your child about their day; • Ask about homework; • Have a place and time set aside where your child can do his/her homework; • Read to or with your child every night; • Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep; • Breakfast is important to a successful day HES serves breakfast every day.

  11. Ways to contact your child’s teacher • Each teacher has their own email account. Go to our website under HES to find the address; • Call and set up a conference; • Attend Teacher/Parent Conferences; • Attend Parent Nights; • Notes sent with your child.

  12. How to have a successful school year • Talk to your child about school; • Keep the school informed of: • illness, address changes, phone number changes, • issues your child is having academically or behaviorally before they become an issue; • Read with your child daily; • Embrace learning and seeing your child grow

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