A Helping Hand
Who needs an information sheet filled out for them?
All students and any adult or child that will be with the group during the day
If I do not want my child’s photo in the yearbook, posted on google classroom, or used in promotional materials, what do I need to do?
Fill out the form linked in the family handbook and communicate the request with teachers
How much of the homework is required for elementary students?
None, except ASL
What app do we recommend all parents download onto their phone?
Google Classroom
When do the weekly emails come out during the school year?
Saturday
If my child is struggling with homework how can I get them help?
An e-mail or message on Google Classroom can help with quick things, Study hall times can be used to answer questions, or for more one-on-one help tutoring sessions can be scheduled with Ms. Annie or Ms. April
How do we contact parents for urgent matters such as a snow day or unexpected early pick up?
Remind and Google Classroom
Where are the younger elementary students being dropped off on Tuesdays?
Younger will be at the Cass County Rescue Mission, Older will be at Azure Hollow on Tuesday, All elementary are at Azure Hollow every other day
What do we use Google Classroom for?
Homework, announcements, class summaries
If you need to contact your high school student during class, how can you get ahold of them?
Text the teacher
What is not an expectation of parents?
Substitute teach if teachers are sick
Who is allowed to sign a student out?
Someone on their form, the student themselves if given permission or someone noted on a written note/text
Unless otherwise communicated, how much homework do we expect middle school and high school students to complete each week?
100% of work assigned
What is homeschool life?
A website that parents can see class registration, financial information, receive my weekly email, and check the calendar
What are the important things you should tell your teachers about?
If you will miss class, if you are late, if you need help, if something happened at home that would affect your child, if you want to bring something to class, if your contact info changes
What are some areas that we ask parents to help with so that we can focus on teaching?
Grabbing supplies from the store helping prop lessons cleaning the classroom doing odd jobs around our buildings, volunteering in classrooms
How do we handle disrespectful or disruptive behavior?
Address behavior with student and contact parent, student will be sent home if behavior continues and may be removed from a class without a refund if issues are ongoing
When should students stay home from class?
If they are sick or are not able to participate in class
Where is the first place you should look if you have a general question about Journey Outpost such as the dress code, teachers’ contact info, or sick policy?
Family Handbook
When should you text your teacher?
If you have an immediate or urgent need
When are parents allowed to join us in class?
Parents are always welcome and encouraged to visit.
What is needed to check an elementary child out?
A picture ID
How much work per subject does HSLDA recommend for 1 high school credit?
150 hours for the school year or 5 hours for 30 weeks
Who has a journey outpost e-mail account?
Every middle schooler and high schooler has their own account and one parent of an elementary school student
Which is the false statement about the weekly emails?
It is sent to all people listed on the account including emergency contacts