Parent Page
It can be tough being a parent these days. Trying to keep track of kid's schedules, bus routes, permission slips, juggle homework...what's a parent to do? We can help! We have assembled a variety of tools to get your child (and you) through the day.
A new elementary report card has been developed for 2007-2008 to better reflect the standards being taught in today's classrooms. Click here to view/print a parent brochure that explains the new report card.
Forms Central has printable versions of many of our forms. You can register for school, get a permission slip and more.
A-to-Z is a list of answers to common questions such as absence policy, immunizations, school meals, student records, emergency procedures and more.
Destinations is a software package aligned with our curriculum to assist students in Reading and Math. This link will explain what you need to run this software at home.
The Parent MCAS page will link you to the most up to date information on testing and get your questions answered.
Transition Guide for Parents information for parents about the how the school system prepares our students to move from elementary to middle and middle to high school.
Parent Links will give you the best of the web for parenting, homework help and strategies to help you be the best parent you can be. And you can always check our Calendar to find out what's going on at your child's school and in the district.
Click here to view/print a copy of "Stages of Early Childhood Development" produced by the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care.
How do I..? answers your many common questions from parents.
Special Education pages help every parent understand the services available to students who need them.
We are fortunate to have a supportive and caring parent organization at QPS. We invite you to join and attend our meetings. Remember - everything we do improves the educational lives of our kids! Watch this page for announcements. Visit your child's schools pages for more information about contacts and meetings.
Click here to visit the Citywide Parents' web site or
Click here to visit the Quincy Parent Advisory Council to Special Education website.
If you have a child getting ready to graduate from high school, check out the Career and Education Student Page for college scholarship and financial aid planning, free SAT and ACT test prep, career searches and more.
Forms Central
This page contains many of the forms commonly used in the Quincy Public Schools.
PERMISSION FORMS
Has your child forgotten or lost a permission slip needed for school today. No problem, just print out the appropriate form.
OTHER FORMS
- Facilities Rental Form
- Bus Routes
- Street Directory
- Contact Card
- School Calendar 2008-9
- Student Handbook - Rights and Responsibilities
Parent Links
We have gathered the best of the web. Learn about parenting, MCAS, get homework help for your kids, find college scholarships and preschool art recipes - all right here! If there are other links you think we should add, please email the webmaster with your suggestion.
Parenting Links
- Parenting.org
- Parenting Magazine online
- iVillage Parenting and Pregnancy
- Family Education
- Keep Kids Healthy
- KidNetic
- Teens Health
- Kidd Safety
- McGruff Safety
Homework Help
- PATH Live Homework help and message boards
- BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
- Homework Spot
- InfoPlease Homework Center - includes online almanacs and encyclopedias
- Math.com
- RefDesk Homework Helper
- FactMonster Homework Helper
- Yahooligans
Elementary School Links
- Virtual Math
- FunBrain
- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
- Weather Whiz Kids
- I Know That
- Discovery School
- Science Buddies - Science Fair Projects
- All Science Fair Projects
- Elementary Math
- Web Projects - San Diego State University
Middle School Links
- Virtual Math
- ThinkQuest Algebra
- ThinkQuest Geometry
- Algebra Online
- Ask Dr. Math
- Web Projects - San Diego State University
- Dinosauria
- Zoom Dinosuars
- VolcanoWorld
- NASAs Visible Earth
High School Links
- Virtual Math
- High School Ace
- SOS Math
- HomeSchool Math
- Mad Scientist
- Help for English Students
- English and British Literature
- Foreign Language Links
- Jim Becker's Foreign Language Links
- Women in Technology
- ArtsLynx
- The ARTchive
- Social Studies Sources
- US History.org
- Music Resources
- Career & Technical
Education Admissions Policy