Academics

New Garden Elementary School is home-away-from-home to 495 first through fifth grade students. The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop feelings of competence and confidence.

Our elementary staff play a vital role in the development process. They support our students as they learn skills that will shape their understanding of the world and themselves.

In addition to individualized instruction in the core areas of language arts, math, reading, science and social studies, students at New Garden explore art, music, physical education and more.

Homework

Purposes of Home Assignments

To provide an opportunity to complete work started in the classroom.
To strengthen specific skills.
To develop independence.
To promote the idea that reading, experimentation, and research can be enjoyable.
To develop responsibility in following directions carefully and finishing the task completely.
To aid the pupil in catching up when absent.

At the discretion of the teacher, long term assignments may overlap weekend or holiday periods. Whenever possible short-term assignments will be avoided over these periods. Homework is never assigned as a punishment.

The Teacher's Responsibilities

To recognize individual differences and make provision for these differences in planning homework assignments.
To identify and interpret the need for homework so that the assignment has meaning for the pupil.
To make the assignment clear and definite to pupils – Homework should be work that the student can definitely do independently.
To be aware of other demands on the pupil’s time both in and out of school.
To vary both the amount and types of homework to provide for many kinds of learning.
To contact parents when students are not completing homework assignments.
To cooperate with parents in cases of extended absences due to illness or travel.

The Child's Responsibilities

The Parent's Responsibilities

To show a genuine interest in the student’s school experience by understanding and supporting the child’s educational program.
To set a regular study schedule.
To establish firm guidelines and stick to them.
To provide a quiet place for studying free from distractions – give time alone but be available.
To see that the student has time to complete work, that he/she understands directions, and that he/she works carefully.
To check for completion of assignments rather than checking for errors.
To observe his/her work habits to determine if there are any deficiencies which slow him/her down.
To be patient and not critical of his/her efforts.

REMEMBER: It is important to communicate with the teacher if your child is having difficulty or doesn’t understand his/her assignment.

Reporting to Parents or Guardians

Report cards are distributed to parents three (3) times a year.
In the fall and spring, conferences are held with parents so that they might have a chance to speak to the teacher in greater depth about the progress of their child.
Parent conferences are held on two days in the fall and two days in the spring. Interpreters are available for our non-English speaking parents.
School will be closed for students on Parent Teacher Conference days.
Parents are urged to attend the two-parent conferences and to review and respond to all of your child’s report cards.

District and School Data: Future Ready Index

The Future Ready PA Index is a collection of school progress measures related to school and student success. The Index includes a range of assessment, on-track, and readiness indicators, to more accurately report student learning, growth, and success in the classroom and beyond.

Efforts to mitigate the Covid-19 pandemic have impacted the availability of some data.

Future Ready PA Index

Find our BARK posters throughout the website to direct good behavior at New Garden Elementary.

Assemblies

Be Kind

I will use kind words while speaking to others.

Act Responsibly

I will follow adult directions.
I will stay silent and listen attentively to the presenter (eyes on speaker, ears open, mouth closed).
If allowed to speak, I will speak clearly and at an appropriate level.

Respect School Community

I will stay in my designated area.
I will accept the outcome of my choices.

Keep Safe

I will look to my teacher for directions to line up safely and quietly.
I will keep my hands, feet and body in my personal space.

I will raise my hand and wait for permission to leave my seat.
I will obtain adult permission before leaving the cafeteria for any reason.
I will maintain personal space.

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