Absence for Family Trips Whenever possible, please plan family trips during school breaks and vacation periods. Every day at school matters, and regular attendance plays an important role in a child's academic achievement, social development, and overall school experience. Being present in the classroom helps students stay on track with learning, participate in hands-on activities, and benefit from daily interactions that support their growth and success. • The trip must be with the family or is parent sanctioned and hold an apparent and defined educational value for the student. • Circumstances and reasons should be fully explained to the principal prior to the designated trip date, using the required form. • All arrangements for homework, tests, quizzes, etc. should be worked out with the individual teacher a week in advance. Students are expected to complete all make-up work within a reasonable length of time, which will be determined by the teacher. • Up to 3 school days per school year may be approved. Arrival of Students To help ensure a safe and successful start to each school day, students may enter the building beginning at 7:45 a.m. Please plan for your child to arrive at or after that time, as staff supervision is not available before school opens. Arriving too early may leave children unsupervised, which can create safety concerns. We appreciate your partnership in helping us provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students. If your child must arrive after 8:15 a.m., please accompany them to the front office where you will be buzzed in to document their late arrival, before they can report to class. An adult must sign the student in and obtain a tardy slip, as this information is part of the state's attendance record. Arriving on time helps students begin their day with their classmates and fully participate in important morning routines and instruction. We appreciate your partnership in helping your child start each day ready to learn and succeed. Assessments Wicomico County and Delmar Elementary use a variety of assessments to monitor student learning and guide instruction throughout the year. Some students participate in state-required assessments, including the MD System of Testing Academic Readiness (MSTAR) and other assessments required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition to state assessments, some students may also participate in local assessment initiatives. Wicomico County uses the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment to monitor student growth in English Language Arts and Mathematics throughout the school year. MAP is an adaptive assessment that adjusts questions based on student responses, helping teachers identify each child's strengths and areas for growth. MAP is designed to guide instruction and support learning rather than
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