It should not substitute for teaching, but rather be used as reinforcement, practical application, or enrichment of what is being taught in the classroom. Consideration should be given to the time involved in completing the assignment, to the age of the student, and to the resources available to the child. All students in grades 1st-8th should consider a minimum of thirty minutes each day spent in independent reading as part of their daily homework. Anytime you wish to schedule a conference, please call the school or write a note so that a time can be arranged. Unscheduled conferences should not be held because they interfere with a teacher's instructional time and do not give the teacher time to prepare necessary information.
Many teachers use email through the school.
Alabama law requires every child between the ages of seven and sixteen to attend school. If your child is to be absent and it does not fall in any of the above categories but you would like consideration, write the principal and ask for prior permission . Please give the specific reason why your child will be absent from school. For a more lengthy excused absence, please call the school and you will be notified when the work will be available to be picked up. Nomally the afternoon of the morning you call or the next day is sufficient time.