Tutor’s Responsibilities

1. Be prepared for class.
2. Provide instruction for given subjects from a Biblical world view.
3. Correct assignments and tests and return them to the student with feedback.
4. Be available by phone or e-mail to answer questions.

Student’s Responsibilities
All grades:

1. Be on time and ready to receive instruction.
2. Have appropriate materials for class.
3. Do not be disruptive in the building at any time.
4. Stay on the premises until it is time to go home. Students may not leave between classes unless accompanied by a parent. Violation of this may result in dismissal.

Grades 4-12 only:

1. Have assignments completed at beginning of class.
2. Contact tutor with any questions concerning the lesson. Do not come to class with unfinished work.
3. Contact tutor if unable to attend a class for missed assignments.

Parent’s Responsibilities
All grades:

1. Monitor your student’s responsibilities.
2. Ensure the student is properly equipped for each class as defined by the tutor including buying al the required texts. (Most texts are available through the Teenworks Resource Center.)
3. Visit the student’s classes once a semester so you are better informed.
4. Teenworks requires parental involvement. Some activities require parental assistance. Don’t expect tutor to do all the work.
5. Reinforce the tutor’s authority; never speak negatively about the tutor or allow your student to complain about the tutor. If there is a problem, please talk to the tutor first before contacting the office.

Grades K-3 only:
Parents are to monitor their student’s notebook according to the following procedure:

• Empty the “To the Parent” envelope on a weekly basis.
• Put completed work in the “To the Tutor/Aide” envelope.

Grades 4-12 only:

1. Make sure your student is doing the homework assignments.
2. Except for exams, tests are sent home to be taken under your supervision. Please sign each test indicating that you monitored your student during the test.
3. Keep a record of your student’s progress. Tutors will give a percentage on assignments that should be recorded by the student or parent. Tutors are not responsible to keep records for you. Parents are responsible to determine grades.
4. Ensure the student calls the tutor if he or she has questions. (Parents of younger children should make the contact.)
5. Enroll the student in only those classes that you have time to monitor. Sometimes students need to adjust to the workload and to keeping a schedule. Teenworks expects the average student to spend approximately 1 to 1½ hours, four days a week for each class.
6. See that the student participates in outside class activities and trips.
7. Pay all financial obligations to Teenworks.
8. Many tutors charge a copy fees for handouts.  Pay copy fees to the tutors on the first day of class.
9. If you wish to meet with a tutor, call the tutor to make an appointment. Please do not expect tutors to disrupt their class to talk with parents. Parent-Tutor-Conferences are available in the fall. Parents requesting a conference must schedule one in advance with the tutor.
10. Notify the tutor of any problems or concerns before dropping a class. If you feel, after contacting the tutor, that the problem has not been dealt with satisfactorily, contact the office and a meeting will be scheduled with you, the tutor and administration.