I would just like to remind everyone that I tend to only update the homework blog when items are assigned or news is to be shared.
Report cards went home today. However, it is my understanding that a number of my comments did not show up. If this is the case please let me know and we will have the report card reprinted.
I would also like to remind parents, and students, but mostly parents, that school is about learning not about marks. Some students marks have gone down but this does not mean that they have not progressed in regards to their learning. Often the marks reflect whether or not the students have handed in assignments, understood the expectations on assignments, or how much of a topic they have memorized and regurgitated. None of this necessarily reflects their learning and their true understanding of the curricular outcomes.
I have told my students that if they are within 5% of their last term mark then this does necessarily reflect an improvement or deterioration of their learning. Instead I encourage all of you to focus on your child’s effort and their desire and enthusiasm to learn. I would also like to remind all of you that 65% is still an average mark and at this level your child is showing that they have completed enough work to show an acceptable understanding of the outcomes.
If you have any concerns I encourage you to please make an appointment with me to discuss your child’s learning instead of being disappointed in your child. We all do the best we can and there may be reasons for a drastic increase, decrease, or no change at all in your child’s score.
Sincerely,
Mr. Lang
7-01 & 7-07
- Please continue working on your Semi Self-Directed study because you will have one period tomorrow and a double period on Thursday next week. Be reading to share your learning on Monday May 2.
- By the end of tomorrow’s class you should have your plot outline/plan/chart/diagram completed and also at least one of your two leads completed.
9-29
- Tomorrow will be the last class time given for you to work on the Dragons’ Den project. The due date is Tuesday May 3 and be prepared because I think we have secured to Dragons’ that are from the community.