Parent FAQs
A school is a complex organization of relationships, rules, traditions, and assumptions. Here, we have collected some of our parents more frequently asked questions. We welcome additional questions. Have a question you would like to submit? Send it in!
- What is SAS's philosophy on homework?
- Is it my responsibility to keep up with my child's schoolwork?
- How will I know how my child is doing in school?
- I've contacted my child's teacher, how soon can I expect a response?
- How does SAS encourage internal motivation in my child? How can I encourage my child's internal motivation?
- Why is my child's backpack so heavy?
- What is a parent's role in course selection?
- Why is the SAS dress code what it is? Why don't you have uniforms?
- How can I help my child to make friends at school?
- If I have questions or concerns whom should I contact?
- What is the best way for me to get to know other parents and/or my child's friends?
- What is the school's book purchasing and buyback policy?
- My child wants to invite a boarder home, what do I need to do?
What is SAS's philosophy on homework?
Is it my responsibility to keep up with my child's schoolwork?
How will I know how my child is doing in school?
I've contacted my child's teacher, how soon can I expect a response?
How does SAS encourage internal motivation in my child? How can I encourage my child's internal motivation?
Why is my child's backpack so heavy?
What is a parent's role in course selection?
Why is the SAS dress code what it is? Why don't you have uniforms?
How can I help my child to make friends at school?
If I have questions or concerns whom should I contact?
What is the best way for me to get to know other parents and/or my child's friends?
What is the school's book purchasing and buyback policy?
My child wants to invite a boarder home, what do I need to do?
Your Information System: CORE
CORE is a password-protected portal to student assignments, and account information. CORE provides a central location for students and families to access student information, course information, and homework, as well as a place to communicate with teachers and classmates and submit assignments.
PARENTS' GUIDE TO CORE
STUDENTS' GUIDE TO CORE
To log on to CORE for the first time:
- Browse to CORE.
- Enter your email address.
- Click on "First Time Logging In". Follow the instructions provided.
You must use the email address that we have on file for you. Contact Jana Barnett if you have questions or need to change or verify your email address on file.