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their child’s education. We seek ways in which parents can participate in decision-
making and advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

The VIP (Vitally Interested Persons) organization coordinates parent volunteers in
the school. These parents help with a variety of activities from assistance in the
lunchroom to assistance within the classroom. These volunteers are an important
part of the daily operation of the school. Volunteer forms are available online.

Parents can also participate in PTO . This organization actively supports the school
and provide support to parents whose children are of school age.

Our website will include information about other opportunities offered by the
school and by the school district for parents to join with us in conversation about
the education of our children. We value your role in making a difference in the lives
of the children of Hudson.

REACH Services

Hudson meets the diverse needs and abilities of students through curriculum
differentiation. Gifted services formally begin in grade 3. In grades K-2,
classroom teachers plan and design enrichment lessons and assignments to provide
appropriate educational experiences for all students.

In grades 3-8, a gifted intervention specialist is assigned to service students who
are eligible for gifted services in Hudson. Eligibility for direct REACH services
taught by a Gifted Intervention Specialist is determined by cognitive and specific
academic reading test scores. More information is provided on the district website
(about us, departments, assistant superintendent).

Reporting Student Progress to Parents

There are four reporting periods and two scheduled parent-teacher conferences
per year for First Grade. Report cards are issued at the close of each nine-week
grading period. A hard copy of the report card will be sent home for the first
and fourth grading periods. Parents can access the report card online
through Home Access Center for the second and third grading periods.
Kindergarten has two reporting periods and report cards are issued at the close of
each semester. Parent-teacher conferences are held in the fall and winter and any
other time by request of the parent and/or teacher. Evaluation of each student’s
progress is based upon his/her day-to-day achievement. Student work habits and
effort is also noted on the formal report card.

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