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Dear Parents -
There has been much confusion for both teachers and parents concerning the No Homework Left Behind Policy (NHLB). I recently spoke with Dr. Tyson in an attempt to clarify the misinformation.
What is the No Homework Left Behind Policy(NHLB)?
All students are encouraged to do all of their homework, at all times. Students will be retained from Connections after arriving to school without homework. After the third offense for an individual teacher, (three for Ms. Larkin, for example), the child will serve a day in ISS Study Hall.
Is my child really in ISS and will it hurt their discipline record?
NO! Your child is not technically serving ISS, only going to a location that is quiet and will allow them to get caught up on their work, while also undergoing a study skills and work habits course with the ISS teacher. The "ISS" will not at all damage your child's conduct or disciple record in any way since they are not truly serving an ISS...think of it as a study hall with guidance.
Can my child still go to Jekyll Island if they serve a NHLB ISS Study Hall?
School policy will not allow any students who have had ISS or OSS to go to Jekyll Island. However, the only exception is for those students who have served an ISS Study Hall in relation to NHLB. Because the ISS Study Hall is not considered a true ISS and is not at all related to discipline issues, those students will be allowed to go to Jekyll Island assuming there are no other major infractions on their disciple record that have resulted in an ISS or OSS.
What are Block Parties and who can go?
Every 9-week grading period students are eligible to attend a 30-minute break or party as a reward for good behavior and hard work in the classroom. Students who may attend have not had ISS, OSS, and have not served an ISS Study Hall during the current 9 weeks. This is not a punishment, it is a reward to students who study hard and behave as young men and women are expected to behave!
Posted by Ms. Larkin
