Wednesday Audit FAQs:
The Thursday Audit is a requirement for all Academic Support Students. All students in Academic Support will be expected to participate in the weekly audits, which happen on Thursdays right after school is dismissed. Students will check in with each of their teachers (Math, Science, and Core) to discuss assignments, get clarification and find out what assignments they may be missing or need to improve. An intercom announcement reminds students of the after school audit. Please allow your child to spend the extra time at school on Thursday afternoons to complete this important process. The audit will count for part of the student's grade in Academic Support class. Please call me immediately if you believe your child has a conflict. This school-wide system is a critical way to build responsibility and accountability for our students.
Please read the frequently asked questions below and do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss or clarify the audit. Counselors Randi Josephson (last names A-K) and Alison Goodman (last names L-Z) are also excellent resources for audit-related questions. Please visit this link to the counselors' page for their summary of the audit and a link to print audit forms at home. www.mvschools.org/Page/5145
What is the Thursday Audit?
Mill Valley Middle School uses a school-wide organization tool called the "Thursday Audit" to help students stay or get back on track academically. In short, the audit is a weekly check-in with your child's teachers. Teachers write inside the student's Panther Planner, where audit forms are kept. Teachers write if there are any missing or late assignments, upcoming tests, quizzes, or projects, and also makes a note of the student's behavior in class that week. Behavior is rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest mark for student behavior. It is a good idea to provide positive reinforcement when your child receives excellent scores or demonstrates improvement on the audit.
When does the Audit take place?
The audit takes place immediately after school every Thursday. A loudspeaker announcement is made at the end of school each Wednesday afternoon to remind students to do the audit. Teachers also remind students of the audit, especially sixth grade teachers who know our students are new to the process.
Do I have to do the Audit?
Yes. If you are in my academic support class, then you are required to do the audit every Thursday. It is part of your grade.
Does doing the Audit mean I'm in trouble?
No. Some students have mistakenly believed that being on the audit means they did something wrong or are in trouble. That is not true! As you participate in the audit, do your best to remember that it is a way to help you get your work done and be successful at school. It is not a punishment and it does not mean you are in trouble. In fact, in means that you are becoming more responsible and independent, which is part of growing up. You will have to push yourself, but you can do it!
How does the Audit help me?
The audit helps you to be responsible for your own learning, grades, and behavior. When you do the audit, you are going to get feedback from your teachers, which is really important in helping you become an even more capable learner! Also, the audit allows your teachers and parents to see what you might need help with and be able to give you the support you need to do well. Finally, by doing the audit you can practice your ability to advocate for yourself and to communicate with your teachers in a respectful and responsible way.
What can parents do to support their child with the Wednesday Audit?
Parent support with completing the audit is absolutely imperative. By reviewing their planner Thursday nights, and checking on nights thereafter to see what they have completed and I have signed off on, you are contributing greatly to their success at school.
Parents are to review the audit form on Thursday evening, and initial that they have seen the teachers' feedback. In academic support, I will also initial that I have seen the audit. Together, parents and resource teacher work collaboratively to support the student in getting the missing or late assignments completed and turned in. Please note that a vast majority of the missing work can often be completed in academic support. However, it is very beneficial to your child's success when both parents and teachers are focused on the child's audit and what can be done to get them on track. Completing the audit every Thursday after school is a critical component of success as a 6th grade student enrolled in Academic Support. One of the very best things you can do to help your 6th grader succeed (and feel successful) is to support them in completing the Thursday audit. Thank you in advance for your support!
Mill Valley Middle School uses a school-wide organization tool called the "Thursday Audit" to help students stay or get back on track academically. In short, the audit is a weekly check-in with your child's teachers. Teachers write inside the student's Panther Planner, where audit forms are kept. Teachers write if there are any missing or late assignments, upcoming tests, quizzes, or projects, and also makes a note of the student's behavior in class that week. Behavior is rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest mark for student behavior. It is a good idea to provide positive reinforcement when your child receives excellent scores or demonstrates improvement on the audit.
When does the Audit take place?
The audit takes place immediately after school every Thursday. A loudspeaker announcement is made at the end of school each Wednesday afternoon to remind students to do the audit. Teachers also remind students of the audit, especially sixth grade teachers who know our students are new to the process.
Do I have to do the Audit?
Yes. If you are in my academic support class, then you are required to do the audit every Thursday. It is part of your grade.
Does doing the Audit mean I'm in trouble?
No. Some students have mistakenly believed that being on the audit means they did something wrong or are in trouble. That is not true! As you participate in the audit, do your best to remember that it is a way to help you get your work done and be successful at school. It is not a punishment and it does not mean you are in trouble. In fact, in means that you are becoming more responsible and independent, which is part of growing up. You will have to push yourself, but you can do it!
How does the Audit help me?
The audit helps you to be responsible for your own learning, grades, and behavior. When you do the audit, you are going to get feedback from your teachers, which is really important in helping you become an even more capable learner! Also, the audit allows your teachers and parents to see what you might need help with and be able to give you the support you need to do well. Finally, by doing the audit you can practice your ability to advocate for yourself and to communicate with your teachers in a respectful and responsible way.
What can parents do to support their child with the Wednesday Audit?
Parent support with completing the audit is absolutely imperative. By reviewing their planner Thursday nights, and checking on nights thereafter to see what they have completed and I have signed off on, you are contributing greatly to their success at school.
Parents are to review the audit form on Thursday evening, and initial that they have seen the teachers' feedback. In academic support, I will also initial that I have seen the audit. Together, parents and resource teacher work collaboratively to support the student in getting the missing or late assignments completed and turned in. Please note that a vast majority of the missing work can often be completed in academic support. However, it is very beneficial to your child's success when both parents and teachers are focused on the child's audit and what can be done to get them on track. Completing the audit every Thursday after school is a critical component of success as a 6th grade student enrolled in Academic Support. One of the very best things you can do to help your 6th grader succeed (and feel successful) is to support them in completing the Thursday audit. Thank you in advance for your support!