Mr. Herrera's Class Handbook
Attendance
The goal at Somerset is to ensure that learning takes place each and every day. Please help in ensuring that your child arrives to school on time on a daily basis.
Tardies
The start of the school day begins at 8:30am. Any student who arrives tardy to school must be signed in by a parent/guardian before being admitted into the classroom. The receptionist will issue that student with a tardy slip that will be necessary to enter the class. The receptionist will be located downstairs near the front door to assign tardy slips to parents.
The start of the school day begins at 8:30am. Any student who arrives tardy to school must be signed in by a parent/guardian before being admitted into the classroom. The receptionist will issue that student with a tardy slip that will be necessary to enter the class. The receptionist will be located downstairs near the front door to assign tardy slips to parents.
Absenses
If your child is absent please send a note with your child stating the reason for their absence upon returning to school.
If your child is absent please send a note with your child stating the reason for their absence upon returning to school.
Early Dismissal
If for some reason you need to release your child during school hours please ensure that you visit the school office. Please note that no student will be dismissed from the classroom between the hours of 2:45pm and 3:15pm due to the end of the school day being an extremely busy time.
If for some reason you need to release your child during school hours please ensure that you visit the school office. Please note that no student will be dismissed from the classroom between the hours of 2:45pm and 3:15pm due to the end of the school day being an extremely busy time.
School-Wide Uniform Policy
The uniform policy at Somerset Academy Emerson Campus is strictly enforced. Please ensure that your child comes to school daily in correct uniform. During the cold months, students are only allowed to wear Navy Blue sweaters inside the classroom. To purchase school uniforms please click on the button below.
The uniform policy at Somerset Academy Emerson Campus is strictly enforced. Please ensure that your child comes to school daily in correct uniform. During the cold months, students are only allowed to wear Navy Blue sweaters inside the classroom. To purchase school uniforms please click on the button below.
Homework
Homework will be issued on on a weekly basis (every Friday). Homework must be completed and returned by the following Thursday. Additionally, it is recommended that your child reads for 30 minutes each night, practice their Math Facts, log onto the Lead 21 website and practice with the various skills presented, and practice with Math and Reading skills on Scootpad.
Homework will be issued on on a weekly basis (every Friday). Homework must be completed and returned by the following Thursday. Additionally, it is recommended that your child reads for 30 minutes each night, practice their Math Facts, log onto the Lead 21 website and practice with the various skills presented, and practice with Math and Reading skills on Scootpad.
Volunteer Service
At Somerset Emerson, it is expected that thirty (30) hours of service per family will be allotted throughout the school year. A volunteer form will be sent home with your child in order to schedule your volunteer service. There are many ways to volunteer to earn your thirty hours of service. Examples include but are not limited to: assisting in the classroom, assisting on the playground/lunchroom, being a guest speaker, being a guest reader, assisting with class parties, etc. The possibilities are endless! Please ensure that you contact me before volunteering.
At Somerset Emerson, it is expected that thirty (30) hours of service per family will be allotted throughout the school year. A volunteer form will be sent home with your child in order to schedule your volunteer service. There are many ways to volunteer to earn your thirty hours of service. Examples include but are not limited to: assisting in the classroom, assisting on the playground/lunchroom, being a guest speaker, being a guest reader, assisting with class parties, etc. The possibilities are endless! Please ensure that you contact me before volunteering.
Classroom Visits
Parents are always welcome to visit my classroom. Please ensure however that you make an appointment with me for the day and time that would work best for you. If you would like to discuss your child’s progress you MUST call or email me in advance to schedule a time that is convenient for the both of us. Please note that class time will not be disrupted to discuss your child’s progress.
Parents are always welcome to visit my classroom. Please ensure however that you make an appointment with me for the day and time that would work best for you. If you would like to discuss your child’s progress you MUST call or email me in advance to schedule a time that is convenient for the both of us. Please note that class time will not be disrupted to discuss your child’s progress.
Student behavior will now be monitored using our Class Dojo. This online program allows the teacher to monitor student behavior using a point system. Students can earn points for good behavior, such as teamwork, helping others, participation, hard work, being on task, following directions, and earning 100% on their AR quiz. Students will lose points however for misbehavior, such as being off task, being unprepared, and being disrespectful. At the end of the day, those students with the most points will earn a Space Buck. Students will have the opportunity to cash in thier space bucks every 2 weeks by shopping at our Space Bucks Galaxy Store!
To monitor your childs behavior throughout the day, simply log onto your child's account and enter your the Secret Code.
To monitor your childs behavior throughout the day, simply log onto your child's account and enter your the Secret Code.
Water Bottles
Students are allowed to bring a water bottle to school. Please ensure however that the contents are water. Please make sure it has your child's name on it.
Students are allowed to bring a water bottle to school. Please ensure however that the contents are water. Please make sure it has your child's name on it.
Snacks
Students will be given a snack break during morning recess time. Please make sure your child still has a good breakfast before coming to school.
Students will be given a snack break during morning recess time. Please make sure your child still has a good breakfast before coming to school.
Please visit the 2012-2013 Somerset Academy Parent Student Handbook for the schools complete policies and procedures. You can click on button below to access the handbook: