Touch-Base Parent-Teacher-Meet Touch-Base Parent-Teacher-Meet Primary 1 29 Jan 2016

Agenda  FTGP  CPS Homework Policy  Class Processes  Teachers’ Expectations  Home-school collaboration  Road Safety  Q & A

FTGP  FTGP: Form Teacher Guidance Period  During FTGP, lessons are conducted to build teacher-student relationship  Values-related lessons are also conducted  Both form teachers conduct FTGP lessons

Class Processes  Homework  Support for academically weaker students (LSP and LSM)  Class Rules  Class Expectations  Absenteeism  Collaboration with Parents

Homework Policy What is homework?  Any learning activity that students are required to complete outside of curriculum time  Assignments and Projects are considered as homework  Revision of school work or studying for tests and exams are NOT considered as homework  There is a difference between class work that a student did not complete in class and work that is assigned as‘homework’

Homework Policy Key objectives of homework  Reinforce learning and deepen understanding  Apply skills and concepts taught  Develop good study skills and habits  Encourage ownership and responsibility for independent learning  Teachers and parents can monitor student progress

Homework Policy Promoting a Balanced Life  No homework will be given on holidays accorded for religious observances and racial celebration e.g. Hari Raya, Good Friday. This is to recognise that homework will mean time taken away from family bonding and family commitments.  Homework will not be assigned to students on Mondays considering school ends at 3 p.m.

Homework Policy Promoting a Balanced Life  Homework is regulated and monitored so that there is no overload on any one day.  E/M/S/MTL will not all assign homework on one day for completion by the next day. Teachers will write on the whiteboard work assigned for their respective subjects to help monitor this. Sufficient lead time is given for completion.  Homework submission date is made known to students.  Based on individual student needs, homework can be modified and scaled down or scaled up.

Parents are our partners  As far as possible, provide a conducive environment for study at home.  Regularly and consistently supervise to help student develop good work habits.  Dedicate a homework period/time at home.

Class Homework Guidelines Important Note on Homework As shared by the respective FTs

Class Rules As shared by the respective FTs

CLASS EXPECTATIONS  Homework to be handed in on time  All books to be brought according to the time table  Recognition system (if any)  Reading Programme (or any class-  students stay behind after school/ come early before school

Attire  P1 students will don the PE attire everyday.  Please ensure that nametags are ironed or sewn on by Term 1 Week 5.

Punctuality  Your child is strongly encouraged to reach school by 7.40 a.m. for silent reading.  Flag-raising ceremony will start at 7.55 a.m. so that classes can start promptly at 8 a.m.  When students are late for school, it causes stress to them and this affects their readiness for class.  Students need to develop the habit of being punctual.  If a student is consistently late for school, his/her conduct grade will be affected. (Refer to Student Handbook Pg 16)  Students are to read their English storybooks from Monday to Thursday and Mother Tongue books on Friday.

Absenteeism  Please call / the Form Teacher if your child is absent  Upon returning to school, please provide a  medical certificate or  letter giving valid reason (not to be used during exams)

SUPPORT FROM PARENTS IS CRUCIAL HELP US TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN Home-school Collaboration

What can Parents do? As shared by the respective FTs

Communication 1.SNAAPP  Download SNAAPP mobile app  Teachers can message parents for –Quick updates –Reminders –Consent forms  If you have not downloaded, please take a copy of the handout for the instructions

Communication 2. Students’ Handbook  Platform for communication with parents  Parents should check the children’s handbook from time to time  Teachers cannot check every student’s handbook so may not get the message from parents immediately  Teachers will train the students to write their homework in the handbook

Communication 2.  Do give a lead time for teachers to reply your (e.g. 3 days) 3. Phone calls  DID  General Office: For urgent message, please call the office and leave your contact 4. School website & Facebook  Regular updates

Our Approach to Safety

ROAD SAFETY  Use the Overhead Bridge and Pedestrian Crossings

ROAD SAFETY  DO NOT CROSS AT DANGEROUS POINTS

Communicating Road Safety Message Setting up a Road Crossing Practice Area for students To Parents through the school newsletter

Q & A