CHECKING IN: One positive way parents can participate and support their student’s SFSS education is to frequently check the homework board and the web site for updates on all homework, projects, tests and other relevant school news. The homework board is located outdoors near the double doors and it is also online. The link is on our homepage.
Click here for online homework board.

MEETINGS: All parents are required to attend 2 meetings each school year. These meetings are extremely important and we ask that at least one
representative adult attend.

First semester’s meeting is scheduled on:
Wednesday, August 26 — 7:00-8:00 pm

Second semester parent meeting is scheduled on:
January 13, 2010 — 7:00-8:00 pm

SCHOOL PARTICIPATION: Each parent is required to offer the equivalent of a full work day each semester. We will make every effort to find appropriate tasks and accommodate your schedule.

VISITING: Parents are encouraged to discuss concerns and assignments with individual teachers during the normal academic week. SFSS has
an open door policy for parents and guardians of SFSS students. Parents are encouraged to sit in on classes at their convenience and play an active role in their student’s education. Please notify the school if you are planning to visit a particular classroom. SFSS is a school where parental input is considered in all levels of academic planning.

Parental support and help is necessary for students to be most successful in completing their homework and developing good
study skills. Please:

- Check the homework board for assignments.
- Support student use of planner as an organizing tool.
- Be actively available for help with homework.
- Provide adequate quiet time and space for study.
- Discuss and agree upon the best time to do homework each day of the week.
- Make sure that student’s outside job does not interfere with homework needs.

CONFERENCES: Conference Days are scheduled at the midterm of both semesters. Students do not attend classes on these days but are asked to accompany their parents to a 20 minute conference with co-directors and teachers. We ask that each family arrive a few minutes early so
we do not get behind schedule; finishing all conferences during the days allotted is our goal.

Conference Days 1st Semester:
October 28 and November 4, 2009

Conference Days 2nd Semester:
April 14 and April 21, 2010

Short conferences for special concerns, requested by parents, students or teachers can be prearranged during the lunch hour or after school.

HEALTH CONCERNS: Parents should notify SFSS of any health problems or special medical considerations applying to their child. SFSS requires parents to sign a form each year authorizing SFSS and its adult agents to obtain emergency medical treatment for any student, if their parent cannot be reached immediately. All parents must provide state-approved proof of immunization or file the appropriate form for conscientious objectors.