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Caregiver Academic Engagement Information - South Middle School

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1.  Aspen :

(1) Your Name, (2) Your Child's Name/Homeroom and (3) what problem you are having. 

  • How to access grades on Aspen:

    • Grade information in Aspen can be found under the Academics tab. Click on a class, then on the Assignments side tab for more details. 

    • Information, including individual assignments and averages, will fluctuate as the teacher enters information. 

    • The Details tab displays all the assignment categories defined by the teacher. Each category carries a specific weight, and together, these weights total 100%

    • Teachers are only required to update grades during the Midterm and End of the Term marking periods, however, many teachers enter grades more often. 

    • Marking Terms and Grade Reporting Dates:

Term 1: 

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    Midterm: 10/03/2025 - Posted on Aspen by 10/10

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    End of Term 1: 11/06 - Report Cards: 11/14

Term 2:

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    Midterm: 12/12/2025 - Posted on Aspen by 12/19

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    End of Term 2: 01/26 - Report Cards: 02/04

Term 3: 

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    Midterm: 03/06/2026 - Posted on Aspen by 03/13

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    End of Term 3: 04/07/2026 - Report Cards: 04/15/2025

Term 4:

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    Midterm: 05/15/2026 - Posted on Aspen by 05/22

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    End of Term 4: 06/17/2026 - Report Cards: Last day of school 



2. Teachers’ Google Classroom: 

  • Most teachers have a google classroom. 

  • You can ask the teacher to view the class or some will invite parents via email to join the class. 

Parent's Guide to Google Classroom

How Do Parents Access Google Classroom? - Aspiring Teacher Guide

  • You can also view the classroom alongside your student to see what the teachers have posted to stay up to date with their classes. 

  • If a teacher does not have a google classroom, your student should be writing homework and assignments in their assignment notebook. Look that over with them. 


3. Communication: 

  • Email: Each teacher and staff member has a Braintree Public Schools email.

    • Contact teachers/staff via their school email. Ask questions, check in on your student, etc.

    • First Name.Last Name@Braintreeschools.org (example: Joseph.Smith@braintreeschools.org)


  • ParentSquare: ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number.

ParentSquare Overview for Parents & Guardians


ParentSquare allows you to:

  • Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification 

  • Communicate in your preferred language

  • Direct message teachers, staff and other parents

  • Sign up for parent-teacher conferences with smart online technology

  • Sign forms & permission slips, sign up to volunteer and more all from your phone or web portal

4. Other Opportunities to meet and connect with South:

  1. Open House in September

    1. Meet your student’s teachers and walk through the school

    2. Presentation for 5th grade families

  2. Parent Teacher Conferences in the Fall 

    1. Connect with your student’s teachers directly

  3. At any point if you have concerns or questions, please reach out

    1. Main Number: 781-380-0160

    2. Email southadmin@braintreeschools.org for general questions


  1. Follow South on social media

    1. Instagram: @smsbraintree

    2. Twitter: @smsbraintree

    3. Threads: @smsbraintree

    4. Bluesky: @smsbraintree

    5. Blogger: southwoof.blogspot.com 


  1. Go to the South website

    1. Check the official website: https://www.braintreeschools.org/schools/south-middle-school

    2. Get the latest news at the Bulldogs site: https://sites.google.com/braintreeschools.org/south-bulldogs 
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