PS232 (27Q232) The Lindenwood School

Homework has always been recognized by the school community as an important medium to foster the academic achievement of students and to extend school activities into the home and community. The homework should be reasonable, appropriate and checked daily. Homework must be assigned according to these minimum daily outlines Monday through Thursday:

• Kindergarten – 30 minutes plus 20 minutes for reading
• 1^st and 2^nd grades – 40 minutes plus 20 minutes for reading
• 3^rd thru 8^th grades  50 minutes -1 hour plus 20 minutes for reading

Ongoing independent reading and reading responses (K-8) and content-area research (in grades 6-8) will take place over the weekends and vacations.

Click here for parents link to article about helping your child with their homework. https://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/homework/index.html

Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms is the official store/website located in the Atlas Mall that we use to purchase school uniforms. If you’d like a preview, please go to www.flynnohara.com. They will be the only distributor of polo shirts and t-shirts and sweats for gym with the P.S. 232Q logo. If the logo does not matter to you, you can still purchase the same color uniform items at any local K-Mart, Target, Walmart, Cookies, etc. This will always remain another purchasing option for those who want to save money.

 GIRLS

• Khaki beige or blue pants, skirts, skorts, capris, shorts (in warmer weather)
• Navy blue or light blue polo (golf) shirt (short or long-sleeved)
• Comfortable shoes or sneakers (no flip flops)

 BOYS

• Khaki beige or blue pants or shorts (in warmer weather)
• Navy blue or light blue polo (golf) shirt (short or long-sleeved)
• Comfortable shoes or sneakers (not carried by Flynn & O’Hara)

Middle School - a variety of sweats and sweatshirts from FANCLOTH have been added to our uniform. These items are for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders only. The FANCLOTH sale will begin on September 11th and end on October 13th.

The NYC Department of Education has provided the grading policy detailing how your child’s grades will be determined. The grading policy was sent to parents via our REMIND app and through your child’s Google Classroom and/or Class Dojo. 

 PS 232 Middle School Updated Grading Policy 2020-2021

All Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Students*

 The following criteria will be used to calculate students’ grades each semester. This grading policy will be used by ALL subject teachers  in the 6th, 7^th and 8th grade.

40% Tests/Quizzes/Essays/Projects

Major bodies of work - literary responses, unit assessments, chapter tests/assignments, science labs, essays, etc.

Quizzes assess knowledge of a small bodies of work - reading assignments, vocabulary, listening, math, etc.

30% Homework Assignments

Homework is an essential part of every class. When a student is absent from class, he or she is responsible for the asynchronous work that is posted on the google classroom hub.

The student must complete all homework assignments and hand it/scan it to the subject teacher. All homework must be submitted by the due date scheduled by the teacher. Late homework will not be accepted.

30% Class Work

The class work grade will consist of written work done in class and participation in both the blended and remote classrooms. All students must engage in each lesson. Remote screens must be turned on and students must be present and engaged in their work.

Make-up Policy: It is the students’ responsibility to arrange to make up work missed because of illness. All reading and written assignments are due regardless of absences.  All make-up assignments are to be submitted within 1-2 days of absence.  Exceptions may be made in certain unusual circumstances.

Honor Society Induction Criteria

2^nd and 3^rd Marking Periods

Gold Honors – 95 average or greater with no grade less than 90

Silver Honors – 90 average or greater with no grade less than 85

Bronze honors – 85 average or greater with no grade less than 80 in any subject

Students must have at least 90% attendance/punctuality

The NYC Department of Education has provided  the grading policy detailing how your child’s grades will be determined. The grading policy was sent to parents via our REMIND app and through your child’s Google Classroom and/or Class Dojo. 

Grading Policy for Kindergarten - Fifth Grades*

Performance Levels

4 = Exceeds Grade Standards (91-100%)

3 = Meets Grade Standards (81-90%)

2 = Approaching Grade Standards (71-80%)

1 = Below Grade Standards (70 and below)

Make-up Policy: It is the students’ responsibility to arrange to make up work missed because of absence from blended/remote class. All assignments are due regardless of absences. All late work is expected to be submitted within 1-2 days.  Exceptions may be made in certain unusual circumstances.

Principal’s Honor Roll is distributed in grades 4 and 5 after the 2^nd and 3^rd report cards to those students who meet the following criteria:

• 90% attendance and/or lateness
• Excellent/Satisfactory conduct in ALL blended/remote classes
• Level 3 or 4 in all major subject areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
• Maintaining a “25 Book” standard
• No level 1s or 2s on report card.

Principal’s Circle of Effort Awards are distributed in grades 4 and 5 after the 2^nd and 3rd report cards to those students who meet the following criteria:

• 90% attendance and/or lateness
• Excellent/Satisfactory conduct in ALL classes
• Consistently demonstrates EFFORT with at least a level 2 in ELA, Science, Social Studies, Math
• Maintaining a “25 Book” standard

*IEP Students will have IEP progress reports attached to their report cards.