Letter from the Superintendent - December 2021
Wow. The semester has gone by very quickly and we had a relatively smooth semester. These next couple of weeks are crucial for your child’s grades for the semester, so it is certainly very important that they take every opportunity to complete every assignment, prepare for every test, and finish out strong. For those students in high school it is vital to get a passing grade in every class they can, since they will have to repeat that course next year along with their required courses. So that means fewer electives, more core courses, and maybe even more difficulty. Some students make up courses in the summer, which is strongly encouraged, but that comes easily for some students but harder for others. Please check your student’s grades online or e-mail their instructor to make sure they are up to date. It can save a lot of trouble down the road.
Winter activities will really ramp up in these next couple of weeks prior to Christmas break, so that balancing act means a greater demand on your child’s time. This is a great skill to learn, but it will mean they should be very busy keeping up with school work so they can remain eligible during the season. It is frustrating for all involved when a player “drops the ball” and causes great disruption for everyone else.
The end of the first semester is December 21nd and students return on January 6th. That should give everyone a good amount of time to spend time with family, recharge, and travel to see family and friends. Let’s hope that the weather cooperates! If for some reason your child will be absent beyond this extended break, please make sure they have made arrangements to be gone and make up any final tests, required assignments, etc. Grades are posted over Christmas break, so there is not a possibility to go back and turn in assignments that should have been completed before the semester ends. If there is a serious illness, we certainly will work with your child.
Finally, remember in these days of possible extreme winter weather, act responsibly, dress children appropriately, and watch for notices for late starts or closures on local media and through the calls, text messages and e-mails sent out to our public. If for any reason you feel that your child would not be safe traveling to school you certainly have the right to keep them at home or transport your child yourself when you feel conditions are better. Be safe!
Have a Fantastic December!