Benjamin Franklin Middle School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017 | Page 33
Mastery learners prefer to learn by seeing tangible results, practicing what they
have learned, following directions systematically, being active rather than passive
and knowing exactly what is expected.
Understanding learners prefer to learn by studying about ideas and how things are
related, planning and carrying out projects of their own making/interest, arguing or
debating a point based on logical analysis and solving problems which require data
collection and analysis.
Self-Expressive learners prefer to learn by being creative and using imagination,
planning and organizing work in their own creative ways, working on a number of
things at once, searching for alternative solutions to problems beyond those
normally considered and discussing real problems and looking for real solutions.
Interpersonal learners prefer to learn by studying about things that directly affect
people’s lives rather than impersonal facts, receiving personal attention and
encouragement from their teachers/parents/peers, being part of a team and through
activities that help them learn about themselves and how they feel about things.
Teacher Qualification Notice
As a parent of a student at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, you have the right to know
the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child. Federal
law allows you to ask for certain information about your child’s classroom teachers;
specifically, you have the right to ask for the following information:
Whether the New Jersey State Department of Education has licensed or qualified
the teacher for the grades and subjects he or she teaches.
Whether the New Jersey State Department of Education has decided that the
teacher can teach in a classroom without being fully licensed or qualified under
State regulations because of special circumstances.
The teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and, if
so, the subject of the degrees.
Whether any teachers’ aides or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your
child and, if they do, their qualifications.
Please be assured that the Teaneck Public School District has an extensive recruitment and
screening process to ensure that each classroom teacher hired not only holds appropriate
NJ certification, but possesses a high level of competence and potential for growth,
essential qualities for a successful teaching and educational experience.
Homework
The Board acknowledges the educational validity of homework as an extension of the
instructional program of the schools. “Homework” will refer to those assignments to be
prepared and activities to be participated in by the students outside of class.
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