COMMUNICATION

PHONE CALLS

The office telephone is available when needed. Students may use cell phones after school.

ONLINE COMMUNICATION

Staff will respond to email within two school (business) days.

ALMA

The following are links to resources for students and families to help support their understanding of ALMA and standards-based teaching and learning.  

• The History and Practice of Assessment, Feedback and Grading at Del Mar: Great overview for families of DM progress in and application of standards-based grading

• Logging into Alma: District website for Alma log in steps

• Using Alma -- Students & Families: Video for both students and families

• How to Use Rubrics to Improve Learning: Video for both students and families

• DM Assessment, Feedback and Grading: Video for Families

• Supporting Students: Video for Families

• Assessment, Feedback and Grading: DM Website with multiple video resources, FAQ, research

• Updated One Sheet of SBG Policies and Practices

• Student and Family Resources: Doc with strategies to support at home and links to share with families

REPORT CARDS AND GRADES

Report Cards can be accessed through ALMA at the end of each trimester. Parents who have questions about their child’s progress should contact the child’s teacher. Teachers will update student progress on ALMA, at a minimum, every two weeks.

MID-TRIMESTER PROGRESS REPORTING

Mid-trimester student progress with academic and/or behavioral concerns may be accessed from the student or parent portal in ALMA. Questions or concerns should be e-mailed directly to your child’s teacher(s).