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The goal of our campus is to prepare and present a quality academic experience for all of our students. In an attempt to meet the varying needs of our students, Fondren Middle School is implementing an Academic Assistance Program, which is reviewed every six weeks.

 What is our Academic Assistance Program?

·                 additional educational experiences required by the Houston ISD Promotion Standards

·                 designed to support students as they work toward the State's higher learning standards

What types of services are offered?
Academic Assistance Services include the following student support services:

·                 additional instruction in the core content class in which they failed in the previous six weeks.

·                 various counseling services when those services are required to improve academic performance

·                 essential test taking strategies and Literacy Across the four core contents tips.

How do we identify the students who will receive these services?

Teachers will review student progress by examining the following:

·                 daily classroom performance;

·                 testing results and report card grades ;

·                 input from other teachers and/or parents.

A student will be placed in the program if he/she has:

·                 failed to meet the expected level of C or better in (English, Social Studies, Science & Math);

·                 demonstrated a skill that places the student at risk of not passing a State mandated assessment.

How long will a student continue to receive these services?
A student will continue to receive these services until he/she is able to:

·                     pass all core contents (English, Social Studies, Science & Math)

·                 demonstrate a skill level that is equal to or exceeds the State's expected level of performance.

How will the school keep parents informed?
Communication between school and home is very important. The communication plan includes:

·                 an entry letter to parents that explains the student's needs, modification of services and program;

·                 three week progress reports included with school report cards

·                 an exit letter to parents that acknowledges the student's progress.

·                 Parents/and or teachers may request a conference to discuss student achievement

What can parents do to support the program?
Parent support will certainly add to the success of the program. If your child is placed in the program, please:

·                 be as positive and supportive as possible thus, communicating with your child's teachers

·                 motivate your child by praising his/her accomplishments and to demonstrate effort and pride;

·                 practice the skills being worked on in school at home.