As the school year begins, I encourage parents to actively monitor their children’s progress. Even though adolescents begin to seek greater levels of independence at this age, they still need your strong guidance and support. It’s important to know what your child’s assignments are in each class and when quizzes and tests will be administered, as well as class grades.
All Venado teachers use Canvas to post assignment due dates and quiz and test dates on a class calendar. Canvas allows parents/guardians to see all of their child’s assignments in all classes on one calendar (please see the Canvas Parent Account Guide - this information is also provided on page VII of the Student Planner). There is also a Canvas Mobile App for Apple iOS and Android devices. Please see the Canvas Parent Account Mobile App for information about how to set up and use the App. Please give teachers sufficient time to populate their calendars at the beginning of the year. Calendars will be updated regularly by teachers throughout the school year.
Another way parents can monitor their child’s progress in each class is by viewing teacher gradebooks on the Parent Portal routinely throughout the year. Teacher gradebooks will be set up by teachers at the beginning of the school year. For instructions on how to view gradebooks on the Parent Portal, please see the Quick Guide for Viewing Gradebooks on the Parent Portal (this information is also on page VI of the Student Planner.)
We are looking forward to working with your child and you, and to a great school year!
~Luis Torres, Principal