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When a teacher anticipates that a student may earn a grade on the coming semester report that
is lower than 4, that teacher sends a “Student at Risk” letter to the parents. These letters may
also be sent for other similar academic reasons, such as achievement that is significantly
below potential (even if the student is earning a grade above 3).
This written notice assures that parents know well in advance if their son or daughter is
experiencing serious academic difficulty. It is both unpleasantly surprising and ineffective
(that is, too late for action) for parents to learn of such problems for the first time only
through the written semester report.
The “Student at Risk” letters are sent home approximately half-way through each semester.
Following the letter, the student and his or her parents meet with the appropriate teachers to
focus on the problems and plan improvements. The plan will always specify what the student
is to achieve by the end of the semester.
(“Student at Risk” letters are also sent regarding students who may have behavioral problems.
For more information, please see the section on “Student Conduct.”)
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 January 2008 )
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