Academic Information
Culturally Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Programming
Morgan County School District Re-3 serves the needs of many second―language learners. All elementary buildings provide the services of an CLD teacher along with support from one or more teacher assistants.
Students may qualify for CLD programming if their Home Language Questionnaire indicates a Primary Home Language Other Than English (PHLOTE). Such students are evaluated to determine language proficiency (oral, reading, listening, and writing). Instructional programming is then designed to support the student’s language proficiency level. Instructional services may include “pull-out” support during which time students participate in small group instruction with the CLD teacher. Sheltered instruction in the regular classroom is another means of serving English Language Learners whose needs are better served in this fashion. All instruction is conducted in English with translation support as needed and appropriate. Depending upon intensity of need, some students receive support from a teacher assistant during content area instruction.
Staff in all buildings is provided information from the CLD teachers outlining each CLD student’s language profile and teaching strategies appropriate for English language instruction. Extended learning opportunities are also available at all buildings which may include tutoring; supplemental and intervention instruction throughout the regular day; and/or summer school.
Daily Schedule
Our students’ school day is from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. The daily schedule is as follows:
| 7:30 |
First bell rings. Students waiting on the playpad report to classrooms Breakfast is served in classrooms |
|---|---|
| 7:45 | Second bell rings which is Tardy Bell. Pledge to the flag and school motto recited. |
| 3:30 | Dismissal for students. |
Students should not arrive at school before 7:15 a.m.
Homework
Homework is assigned when individual or class needs can best be met through its use. Doing homework promptly and completely teaches responsibility. Such assignments might include:
- Work which completes daily assignments or long-term projects.
- Assignments to encourage students to pursue individual interests or to develop specific abilities.
- Additional assignments designed to help students work up to their abilities.
- Make up work due to absence. (It is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed work.)
Retention Policy
Please see District Policy information on our website ~ fortmorgank12.com.
Special Education
Programs are provided for children with special needs, as provided by the IDEA (Individual w/disability Education Act). Parents or teachers may refer students for evaluation to determine whether the child’s needs are sufficient to qualify for placement in these special programs. Parent permission is required for such placement. Services available include: speech therapy, resource room, hearing, vision, and physical therapy.
Testing Information
There will be a variety of assessments given. Some will be required by the school and others will be set up as district wide assessments, and we also will do state testing. In each case, it is our desire that the assessments will provide meaningful data that can be used to evaluate instructional practices and as well as making sure that the curriculum is tied to state standards.
State Testing: The state of Colorado requires grades 3-10th testing in the areas of math, reading, writing, social studies and science, depending on the grade level. The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) and CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests will be scheduled, and parents will receive notification of exact testing dates. Make-ups will be scheduled as necessary within the window allotted for testing to take place.
It is important for students, parents/guardians, and teachers to mark these dates down and make sure that your child(ren) is present for the test and to give the best effort possible. We ask that you make appointments, vacations, etc. based around these dates. These dates are listed on the school calendar on the district website.