Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What is my student's reading requirement?
- As a parent, what are my nightly responsibilities?
- How do I know if a book is a Reading Counts Book?
- What do I do if my child does not know what to do for homework?
- What if my child wants to read a non-RC book?
- Why does my child have different homework than others in the class?
What is my student's reading requirement?
Students are required to read nightly. The amount of time spent
reading should be at least 20 minutes 5 times a week. Keep in
mind that we are also working towards a class RC goal to earn a
pizza party - so read those RC books! Also, students must keep
a reading log which records what they read and for how long
each night. This log is to be signed by a parent and turned in
at the end of each month.
REMEMBER THAT THE LOG IS TO BE FILLED OUT NIGHTLY BY THE STUDENT
AND TOTALED AT THE END OF THE MONTH ALSO BY THE
STUDENT. WATCH THE AGENDA TO SEE WHEN IT IS DUE.
As a parent, what are my nightly responsibilities?
Parents should look at AND SIGN the Agenda book nightly after
you review your child's homework to be sure they are doing their
best work! On Fridays, review the contents of their Friday
Folder and sign the monthly calendar (on that week) which is in
their Link to Learning Notebook.
How do I know if a book is a Reading Counts Book?
The media center has a list of all the RC books. Contact the
media specialist for a copy. The student should be
picking books in their instructional reading level (which they
will know by week 2 of school), reading them, and then going to
the classroom computer or computers in the media center to
take a RC test on the book. This test is a comprehensive test
which will give them a percentage as well as points for the
week. These points will work towards our classroom goal for a
pizza party.
What do I do if my child does not know what to do for homework?
We will be putting a class directory into our Link to Learning
Binder. First, talk to the child to see what we spoke about in
class (I never assign homework or projects without fully
explaining it and showing examples). If they don't remember
(that happens to the best of us) check the website and then call
a friend from our classroom family.
What if my child wants to read a non-RC book?
My goal is for you child to love reading. The RC points work
towards our classroom goal, and there are many books on the
list. Encourage them to help our classroom reach its goal, but
allow them to read what they want.
Why does my child have different homework than others in the class?
I work very hard to challenge each child to their fullest
potential. Because of this, I often assign personalized
homework for individual students (areas where I see they need
review or more of a challenge). Spelling lists will differ
each week and no student will have the same words. This
differentiation allows me to challenge each child!