the KINDERGARTEN program the

Reports of Progress

Parents and teachers need to develop a partnership in order to work together, understand each other’s goals and share observations that concern your child. To this end, the following procedures are observed:

• Parent communications are sent home highlighting activities and special/ upcoming events.

• Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for each child near the end of the first quarter. Additional conferences are scheduled as needed by the teacher or at a parent’s request.

• Report cards will be available for parents on the Student Achievement Dashboard each quarter. You are encouraged to discuss your child’s progress with them. You can access the Student Achievement Dashboard through the district website by clicking on My Mariemont Portal.

• Standardized assessment information will be housed in your child’s passwordprotected site on the Student Achievement Dashboard. We will notify parents via email when new assessment data is posted.

Health and Safety

The kindergarten child will be encouraged to practice good health habits during the restroom and snack times as well as during class times regarding coughs, sneezes and runny noses. Your child also will be encouraged to engage in safe behavior in the classroom, school building and on the playground. The kindergarten child will be involved in class discussions and activities regarding strangers, making appropriate choices and what it means to be healthy.

Kindergarten Specials

The kindergarten “specials” rotation is a part of the students’ daily schedule. Kindergarten students go to art class, music class, library and gym weekly.

Music

The kindergarten child learns to enjoy and appreciate music through singing simple songs, listening to music played on the computer, CD or piano and playing simple rhythmic instruments. Your child will be introduced to basic music concepts: fast/slow (tempo), steady beat (rhythm), high/low sounds (pitch) and loud/soft sounds (volume) and they will engage in appropriately related activities.