Academics

Curriculum at Builta Elementary has been developed by Indian Prairie School District #204 and is aligned with the Illinois State Standards for Education. Click here for more information on the District's curriculum.

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade

Guidelines

• Art, Music & Physical Education Scheduling
• Grading Scale
• Homework
• Progress Reports
• Report Cards
• Student Records

ART, MUSIC & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Kindergarten:

• Art: 25 minutes once per week
• Music: 25 minutes once per week
• PE: 25 minutes once per week

Grades 1-5:

• Art: 50 minutes once per week
• Music: 25 minutes twice per week
• PE: 25 minutes three times per week

In the event that your child is recovering from an illness or injury you may request in writing that he/she be excused from participation in PE class for up to three (3) days. After the third day a note from a physician is required for continued exclusion.

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GRADING SCALE

Grades are an evaluation of student achievement toward grade level objectives, not potential or social performance. Teachers use frequent and ongoing evaluation tools in determining a student's grades. Components of these grades will reflect numerous and varied grade-level appropriate opportunities for students to be risk-takers, to succeed and to demonstrate their knowledge of the subject matter. These grading components may include:

• class participation
• cooperative group projects
• cooperative group presentations
• in class assignments
• preparation for class material
• class discussion
• independent projects
• independent presentations
• quizzes & tests
• independent readings
   

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HOMEWORK

Homework should grow out of class work experience and should expand and enrich class work. Applications such as learning experience outside of the classroom are considered extremely valuable. Some homework is enhanced by parent involvement and some is not. Teachers will inform parents of the appropriate involvement level as needed.

The time spent on and the frequency of homework will vary according to each student's skill level, grade level and subject matter. Homework begins in an informal fashion in the primary grades and requires more time and effort as the child progresses.

Parents of children at all grade levels are responsible for supporting their child's educational environment by establishing a home atmosphere that is conducive to learning. This atmosphere should include specific study times and a specific study location for doing the homework (preferably free from television, radio and telephone).

Parents are expected to be sufficiently interested in their child's education to commit the time and energy needed to monitor/supervise the child's home study and thereby insure that he/she makes a reasonable effort to complete the homework assignments in the required time allotted.

In the case of an extended illness, please keep in contact with the school. We will help keep your child current with regard to covered subject matter content.

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PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports are issued at mid-quarter. Comments addressing your child's progress will be included. If sufficient progress is being shown these comments may be in a generic form letter. Specific areas of concern will be addressed individually. Each parent wants and needs to read informative comments. There should be no surprises on the report card that have not been addressed via the progress report. Once you have gone over the progress report with your child please sign the progress report and return it to the classroom teacher by the designated date.

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REPORT CARDS

Report cards are sent home at the end of every quarter as determined by the official District 204 calendar. If your child is absent on the day when report cards are issued, the report card will be mailed to you. The school cannot release your child's report card to another student or parent. Once you have gone over the report card with your son/daughter please sign the report card or envelope and return it to the classroom teacher by the designated date.

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STUDENT RECORDS

According to Illinois state law, a non-custodial parent has the right to copies of notices, calendars, conferences, report cards, and other related school communications unless a court issues an order limiting those rights. However, a non-custodial parent must annually request such communication in writing and include an correct address and telephone number.

A cumulative record will be maintained for each student. Such records will be used only for the benefit, promotion and welfare of the student. All material in the cumulative record will be maintained and treated as being confidential.

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