Curriculum Night at TMA

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			Curriculum Night at TMA
			Ever wonder what your children are learning in School? Some parents and sibling found out first hand.

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Feb 11, 2000 — Parents and siblings of TMA students got a chance to experience first hand some of what students learn on Curriculum Night. Late one evening, when most teachers would be grading papers, TMA teachers were hard at work pulling up tables to teach class one more time. This time the audience was interested parents and kids of all ages.

Why a Curriculum Night for Parents?
Dr. Sandye Poitier Johnson explains...

Ms Byrd Prepares a Class Exhibit for the Evening

High School English Teacher Ms. Byrd prepares for parents by presenting the work of students.

Dr. Sandye Poitier Johnson, Principal of Thurgood Marshall Academy, explains why TMA conducted its first Curriculum Night On February 11, 2000:

"Parents were expressing concerns relating to the new standards. They were not quite sure what skills their children needed to meet the need criteria."

High School Social Studies Teacher, Ms. Horne covers material used in classroom.

"In addition, they wanted to know how they could be more effective in assisting their children with their school work."

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To address their concerns, the school designated an evening in which parents could discuss with the staff the new standards and what their children are expected to learn.

Ms. Lall (above), High School Science Teacher prepares her exhibit table.

Parents and siblings had an opportunity to view educational resources used in the classes, samples of lessons, students’ work and projects Overall the evening was a success and is sure to be another reason why TMA continues to build a community school that is tailored to the needs of the Harlem, New York area and its children.



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