Parent Involvement Quiz

If you are concerned about your level of involvement, please answer yes or no to the following statements:

-- I attend events for parents, such as school plays and musical performances.
-- I attend parent-teacher conferences and any other meetings hosted by the school.
-- I have met all of my child’s teachers & communicate through email or phone calls.
-- I use the Parent Portal to check grades and assignments.
-- I ask my child about what he is learning in school.
-- I am aware of the type of homework my child does. I suggest resources, such as reference books or Internet searches, where he/she might find additional help.

How well are you doing?
Mostly "yes" answers mean you are continuing to be involved in your child’s education.
Mostly "no" answers? The above statements offer ideas for staying involved in your child’s school life.

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What Makes Great Middle Level Educators Great?

Great Middle Level Educators connect curriculum to the lives of young adolescents. Great Middle Level Educators grasp the unique characteristics of young adolescents. Great Middle Level Educators are also consistent--these educators truly understand the importance of maintaining a flexible, yet consistent, classroom. Great Middle Level Educators realize that consistency is the best way to handle distractions, disruptions, disputes, and occasional disorder. Rockford Middle Level Educators demonstrate these skills on a daily basis. Rockford Middle School has GREAT Middle Level Educators. Please attend Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences to see first hand what makes Rockford Middle School Teachers truly GREAT educators.

Crosswalk Safety

Each year students are reminded to cross our highways and high traffic areas in designated crosswalk areas at all times. Keeping our students safe takes a combined effort between parents/guardians, schools and communities. Your support in our effort to keep our students safe is very much appreciated.

The Difference Between Rules and Policies and Procedures

Every school has a set of school-wide rules that students are expected to follow. Many of these rules relate to safety and management issues. Rules are outlined in a school handbook. They are created by district and school personnel and are reviewed on a yearly basis.
Policies are set by the school board. Policies guide rules and procedures used in schools and classrooms.
Classroom procedures are created by classroom teachers. These specific procedures help the teacher or teaching team with organizational issues. They help keep the class under control and keep things moving in an orderly fashion.

Cyberbullying: Victim, Parent, School

Cyberbullying is becoming more prevalent among pre and teenage students. However, many victims refuse to discuss the circumstances surrounding the situation because they are afraid that parents or other adults will limit their access to Internet, text messaging, and other electronic means of communication. To overcome this fear, parents and students must be aware of Internet safety issues and should learn how bullying behaviors occur over the Internet and why it may be necessary to report it to school and law enforcement officials. Parents should e encouraged to engage in a continuing dialogue with their children about how they spend their time on the computer. Parents should always monitor their children's computer use.

What is Self-Discipline?

Self-discipline refers to assuming social and moral responsibility for one's own actions, and doing so under one's own volition. In other words, not solely out of fear of punishment or to gain external rewards. The term, self-discipline, is often used interchangeably with autonomy, self-regulation and self-control. Self-discipline is a necessary component of character education and social and emotional learning. By fostering self-discipline, parents and educators work together to develop young adults who understand and appreciate the difference between right and wrong, assume responsibility for their actions, recognize the importance of cooperative relationships, and show genuine care and interest in others. After all, isn't this what our children deserve from us?