1. How are students placed in classes?
EMS: The Campus Director, Academic Dean, and Department Heads review testing and file information, place- ment exams, and reports from previous school years, includ- ing teacher recommendations. Ultimately, administrators and Department Heads place students in classes deemed to be the best fit for that child based on skill level, learning style, peer group, and age.
HS: Generally the Academic Dean, Department Heads, and Case Managers review testing and file information, placement exams, and reports from previous years, including teacher rec- ommendations. Ultimately, administrators, department heads and Case Managers place students in classes deemed to be the best fit for that child based on skill level, learning style, peer group, and age.
2. When will my child receive his/her class schedule?
EMS: Students receive their class schedules on the second day of the program, typically the Wednesday after Labor Day.
HS: Students receive their class schedules on the Friday before the first class at the end of orientation period.
3. When can I meet my child’s Case Manager?
EMS: Case Managers are assigned once the schedule is created. They will contact you within the first two weeks of school, and you can make arrangements to meet at that time.
HS: The normal procedure begins at the end of August when Academic Case Managers return, review files, and make assignments. During the orientation process, you will be given the name of your child’s Case Manager and there is a New Parent Dinner for the specific purpose of beginning conversations with the Case Manager. If you are unable to attend the orientation events, you can expect communication from your child’s Case Manager during the first two weeks of school. You should feel free to subsequently contact your child’s Case Manager at any time. Prior to that, Academic Dean Henry Willette is available at 978.236.3252.
4. When can I meet my child’s teachers?
Conferences with teachers are scheduled twice yearly – in the fall and spring. There are other less formal opportunities to meet at any number of school events.
5. How do I get regular updates about how my child is doing in class?
There are three main ways to get updates: reports, conferences, and from Case Managers. Reports are issued quarterly, con- ferences are scheduled on the Parents Days held twice yearly in the fall and spring, and updates can be arranged through your child’s Case Manager on a routine basis as determined by the two of you.
6. Where can I find the academic year school calendar?
View the EMS Academic Year Calendar or the HS Academic Year Calendar. The full events calendar is updated throughout the year.
7. What is the dress code for students at Landmark School?
EMS: EMS Student Handbook (Dress Code is in the Personal Appearance section pages 10-12)
8. What kinds of activities go on after the school day ends?
EMS: Typically, over half of our students stay after-school for activ- ities. These range from interscholastic sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, track, baseball) to club activities (e.g., drama, bike club,games club, croquet club, art, woodshop) to special programs offered through outside vendors (e.g. fencing, KnowAtom science program).
HS: Residents are required to participate in an after school sports or activity program. Day students are welcome to and encouraged to participate as well. Beyond the sports programs, we offer art, woodworking, weight lifting (on and off campus), auto mechanics, study hall, drama, dance, and technical theater (set design) on a consistent basis. At times we have offered mountain biking, hacky sac, bouldering, skate board- ing. These are not a guarantee, just different options that have occurred depending upon the season.
9. My child will be a resident. What does he/she need to bring?
View the pdf: What to Bring for Residential Students.
10. My child has special dietary needs. Who do I contact to discuss his/her diet?
John Scopelites, Director of Dining Services, is available to discuss any dietary concerns. John can be reached at landmark@brockco.com or 978.236.3249.
11. I would like to ship items to my HS student. Where can I send packages?
Packages should be sent to:
Landmark School
412 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
Please include your child’s name. There is no need to include the Residence (dorm).
12. I am interested in carpooling with other families. How can I find out who lives in my area?
Parents interested in carpooling should complete and return the Landmark Release form included in the registration forms. You will receive a copy of the Directory via email over the sumer. Updates will be sent periodically. Parents are encour- aged to use the list to make their own carpool arrangements. You may also contact Lisa Robinson, Director of Parent Programs, lrobinson@landmarkschool.org, 978.236.3205.
13. How can I get to know other Landmark parents?
The Landmark Parents Association is an active and engaged group of parents who develop programs to benefit the entire Landmark community. There are a myriad of ways to stay connected to your child’s Landmark experience, get involved, and meet other Landmark families. The LPA meets monthly and produces an email newsletter twice a month. You may also visit the “Parents” page: www. landmarkschool.org/parents. For more information, contact: Lisa Robinson, Director of Parent Programs, lrobinson@landmarkschool.org, 978.236.3205, or Peggie Cook, Parent Relations Liaison, pcook@landmarkschool.org 978.236.3219.