H A B I T S

Homework + Average + Behavior + In school attendance = the Total Student.

To be a part of HABITS, a student must:

Homework - Turn in 90% of their homework on time.
Average - Have an overall, combined 80% Average in all subject areas and no failing grade in any subject.
Behavior - Show their best behavior; no more than 9 discipline marks each nine weeks.
In School Attendance – No more than 5 unexcused absences per nine weeks.
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Student

HOMEWORK
Homework is desirable and necessary for the success of all students.  It is not only the material itself that is so important, but it is also the responsibility of completing the assignment on time.  Homework activities offer a relationship between parents and students that provide a two-way communication system and allow parents to become partners in their child’s education and instruction, which is vital for all grade levels. 
A student not having homework on time is not a disciplinary matter but it will directly and indirectly affect their grades and will keep them out of HABITS.  Recess time will be missed if students do not have their homework completed.  Time spent away from recess will be determined by each individual grade level.

AVERAGE
Grade averages for HABITS will be taken from all academic areas.  A student must have an overall, combined average of 80% or better on his report card and no failing grades in any subject in order to attend the reward activity.   Teacher discretion may apply in certain situations. 

BEHAVIOR

It goes without saying that a child’s behavior is directly related to their success as a student as well as becoming a productive individual.  Even though it is the responsibility of the parent(s) for developing responsible, self-disciplined children, we know there has to be a partnership between educators and parents.   We will provide instruction, supervision, and the challenge for your child to do their best academically and behaviorally, but the support and backing of parents is necessary to create the best educational environment possible so all students have the opportunity to learn.  For HABITS, a student can not have more than 9 discipline marks in a grading period, with no in-school or out-of-school suspensions.  Discipline marks shall be given for misbehavior in all areas; classroom, related arts, cafeteria, hallway, playground, etc.

ATTENDANCE
No single factor may interfere with a student’s progress more quickly than frequent absences.  Frequent absences may lead to poor academic work, lack of social development, and possible academic failure.  We will abide by Wilson County’s Attendance Policy.