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meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities
to ensure parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning. 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 can be found in the school office and on the
building website.

Parents can also participate in PTO and PTA. Both organizations actively support 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 is
determined by a cognitive test score. Students who qualify for REACH services will
participate in a language arts pull-out class designed to address their unique intellectual
and emotional needs.

Reporting Student Progress to Parents

There are four reporting periods and two scheduled parent-teacher conferences per
year. Report cards are issued at the close of each nine-week grading period. Parent-
teacher conferences are held in the fall and spring 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 are also noted on the formal
report card.

Safety Drills

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