Ms.Vazquez

How can my child get a good grade in Ms. Vazquez's class?

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• Come to class prepared on time.  Bring a pencil, paper, and other supplies that are needed to function in school.

• Complete and turn in work ON TIME! Don't wait until the last minute. Write assignment dates in your planner and get assignments completed and turned in on time.

• If you don't pass a test or quiz, RETAKE it.  You can correct all test grades (tests, quizzes) up to 70%.  Students MUST arrange to retake tests if they want a higher grade.  I will not seek out students who fail tests.

 

 

What happens if my student has a zero in the gradebook?

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Daily assignments cannot be made up after a zero has been put in and extra credit will NOT be given throughout the year.  I have high expectations for students to do their best the first time they are given any activity.  If your student has a zero in the gradebook, it is because they turned it in on the fourth day after it was due or later.  If you have Skyward access, you should be notified when your child is missing a grade.   At that point, you can work with your child to help them get it turned in.  After a zero has been entered into the gradebook, I will not change the grade unless it is a test that has been retaken. 

 

 

How important are the 5th grade STAAR tests?

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For the 5th grade, the Math STAAR and the Reading STAAR must be passed, otherwise students will have to retake the test. The Science STAAR does not have retakes, however, their grade on the Science STAAR is still very important.  If students do not pass the Science STAAR, they risk losing one of their elective classes in middle school and taking a science improvement class, along with their normal 7th and 8th grade science class.

 

How can I help my child?

• Check their planner every evening.

• Check Skyward regularly.

• Communicate and contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

• Practice multiplication facts every night

• Encourage your child to read nightly (for pleasure) for a determined amount of time.

• Study with your child when there are upcoming tests.

 

 

How can I schedule a conference?

Conferences, either phone or in person, can be scheduled simply by sending me a message through Skyward, or directly at rosaliliavazquez@misdmail.org.  

 

 

Where can I view student assignments and grades?

Student assignments and grades can be seen in Skyward.  Please check Skyward regularly.  Hard copy assignments will come home with students after they have been graded.