Written comments accompany three of these. Parent conferences are scheduled two times a year, but parents are encouraged to contact teachers for additional conferences if needed. The school year is divided into two terms, with each term consisting of two nine-week grading periods. Approximately half-way through each quarter, interim reports are sent home for all students who have below a C average in any class. In addition, at the first quarter, interim reports are sent home to all new students.
Teachers send grades and comments home on all students at the end of each quarter.
Parent conferences are held at the end of the first and third quarter. Homework Assignments are designed to be meaningful, consistent, and of a reasonable and age-appropriate length. Students should have a quiet, well-lighted place to study. Parents may sometimes be asked to help with drill, but should never supply answers. In addition to assigned homework, all Lower School students should plan for at least 20 minutes of pleasure or take home reading each night.