Central Elementary
News Brief
What Teachers Expect
Attendance: Students should be on time every day. Parents should make sure their children are in school and on time.
Preparation: Students should complete their homework and be prepared to learn and participate in class. Parents should know what's going on at school and attend parent-teacher conferences.
Support: Parents should explain the importance of education to their children and support teachers' efforts in the classroom.
Respect: Teachers deserve respect from both students and parents. Parents should teach kids to respect authority.
Appreciation: The teacher's job is not easy. Busy teachers appreciate a smile or a short note of thanks.
High standards: Parents should instill in children a desire to do their best, not just to settle for getting by.
Academics first: Parents should remind kids that academics come first. Sports, extracurricular activities, clubs, and jobs are secondary
