Mr. Galanaugh’s Parent and Guardian Information Sheet

I want to greet you as a partner in your child’s success and let you know that I believe we can maximize the opportunities for your child to master the academics as well as grow into a responsible member of the community.  Please take a look at my class rules— a summary of the most common issues dealt with in the classroom.  These should be in your child’s three ring English notebook.

About me, besides being a Longwood Graduate, I have been teaching here at Longwood Senior High School since 1997.  I currently teach American Literature, 11th Grade Regents Level, and Film and TV Production (media literacy), a 12th Grade Elective.  I encourage my students and peers to use computers to in the educational process.  I am in the process of developing this comprehensive website where there is much more information for parents, educators, and students.  My website is renaissancewedding.org   There are updated assignments as well as helpful links regarding parenting information regarding Homework, Discipline, Talking & Listening, Bullying, Violence Prevention, Behavior Issues, Special Education, PTA, Class Rules, Contact Information, Regent's Review, ADHD, and the list is growing....

I have found that keeping in touch with e-mail allows a superior level of achievement for students and I am asking you to e-mail me if you have access to an e-mail account you check regularly.  My school address is jgalanaugh@longwoodcsd.com.  As I may have up to 149 other students, please include your name and your child’s name, of course, feel free to add anything you think I should know to help your child this year.

You may contact me at the HS by dialing 345-9200, the Main Office, and leaving a voice mail message or e-mail me at the previous address.  If it is urgent, contact the Main Office and be sure to them it is urgent.   You may also wish to speak with a guidance counselor at the HS who has my schedule and will get in touch with me so that I may return your call promptly. 

Each student must have a separate 3 ring English notebook with the following sections organized to allow you (and them) to easily follow our progress: 

1. A “Work for the Week” curriculum section— on the first day of every week I post and place on overhead the work for that week detailing a daily summary of class work and homework you can review students are required to have a copy of this for each week!

The first H.W. assignment for your child is to have you e-mail me and say hello (please include your child's name) or tear off and complete the information below for your child to return to me.

Student Name LAST__________________________     FIRST____________________

Keeping in mind that I am at school at 6am, if there is a concern and I need to contact you the best time to call your

May I leave a message?  Yes   No           Is there another adult I may speak with?_________________________________

Home @(____)__________________           Cell @(____)__________________     Work @(____)__________________

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Printed Name__________________________      Signature______________________