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Letter To Parents and Students

Westlake High School

Health and Physical Education

Dear Parents and Guardians:

I would like to take this time to welcome you and your child to their Health or Physical Education class. I would also like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Samantha Jones and I am your child’s Student Teacher. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. You are an important part of their educational experience. Education is an enjoyable and essential part of your child’s life. Health and Physical Education provides a child with the knowledge, skills, and direction to begin the journey to a healthy, happy, and productive life. My goal is to work cooperatively with Ms. Jagels to present a curricula that is enriching and motivating to all students at all levels and abilities.

There is a vital link between learning at school and at home. We need to work together to help your child develop and learn. Communication between teachers and parents is absolutely critical. I encourage you to contact me anytime you feel necessary. You can easily reach me by phone or email. I welcome you to schedule conferences before and after school as well. I have provided a summary of my intentions this semester. This summary includes my model mission statement, student expectations, rules, and consequences that I would like for you to read carefully. I welcome you and your child and hope to hear from you soon. Thank-you for your time and cooperation.

Phone: (216) 456-6182

Email: sjones@mail.bw.edu

Sincerely,

Samantha Jones

Homework Policy

Students should not spend more than 90 minutes per night. The time should be budgeted in the following manner:

· 15 minutes looking for assignment

· 11 minutes calling friend for assignment

· 23 minutes explaining to parents why the teacher is mean and just does not like children

· 8 minutes in the bathroom

· 10 minutes getting a snack

· 7 minutes checking the TV Guide

· 6 minutes telling parents that the teacher never explained the homework

· 10 minutes sitting at the kitchen table waiting for Mom or Dad to do the assignment

Long Term Assignments

These are given the night before they are due. This explains the name “long term.” It is a long-term commitment to time that begins at 9:30 pm and ends at 11:50 pm or later. 

· It is important that the whole family is involved in the project.

· It is imperative that at least one family member race to the store for poster board, and that at least one family member ends up in tears (does not have to be the student).

· One parent needs to stay up and complete the project.

· The other needs to call the school and leave a message that the student is out sick.

· It is not necessary to have the student’s name on the assignment.