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TRUE/FALSE
100
What time does school start? What time are students considered late?
8:30 8:45
100
How often should you sign your child's reading log?
Every night
100
What mathematical concept is a critical component to fourth grade success?
Multiplication
100
How many notebooks are needed for science and social studies?
two
100
Planners are given to each child so homework can be written down and homework can also be accessed through each teacher's website.
True
200
What is the school uniform?
Khaki pants and the blue school shirt
200
How long should your child read every night?
30 minutes
200
How will the students be assessed?
The students will have tests, quizzes and some projects.
200
Should you discuss the news with your child?
yes
200
Homework is rarely given and should never be checked by parents.
False
300
Can my child bring his/her cell phone to school?
Yes, however the phone must be turned off and is to be kept in the child's bookbag or pocket.
300
How many paragraphs should be written for your child's reading response?
one
300
What should the students bring to class every day?
notebook, pencils and homework workbook
300
What is the New Jersey State bird?
American Goldfinch
300
The teachers are available during the day for conferences.
True
400
How can my child get school breakfast or lunch?
An application must be completed and handed in and then you be notified if you qualify for free, reduced or paid lunch.
400
What is a reading genre?
A book category defined by content, style and form.
400
What is the key to mathematical success?
practice
400
Who is the Superintendent of Jersey City Public Schools?
Marcia Lyles
400
Parents should check their child's grades through the parent portal on Infinite Campus once in a blue moon.
False. The parent portal should be checked often.
500
Are there any after school activities for my child?
Yes, there are three programs. Casper is a paid program and 21st Century is a free program that is run by the YMCA. We also offer Enrichment Programs.
500
Name any three reading genres.
fiction realistic fiction mystery horror science fiction historical fiction non fiction
500
Joe wants to paint his fence. It takes him 8 minutes to paint one section of the fence. How many minutes would it take him to paint 9 sections of the fence?
72 minutes
500
What hurricane recently devastated Texas?
Harvey
500
Parents, teachers and students should rarely work together towards a successful learning year.
False. It is important for all of us to work together.