Homework
Habits
This
handout briefly explains my homework program and the student’s
responsibilities for all homework assignments.
Please
read and discuss this with your child.
Keep
this handout for reference.
Why
do I assign homework?
I
believe homework is important because it helps reinforce what has been learned
in class, prepares students for upcoming lessons, teaches responsibility
and helps students develop positive study habits.
When
will homework be assigned?
I
will assign homework every night.
***Please
expect homework daily, unless there is a holiday. ***
I will give notice before a test.
Assignments
should
take no
more than 15 – 30 minutes each night.
What
are your child’s homework responsibilities?
I
expect students to do their best job on each homework assignment.
I
expect
homework to be neat, complete, checked and signed by a parent.
All
written
work should be done in pencil. I
expect homework to be completely
finished
by class time the following morning.
What
will happen if students do not complete their homework assignments?
If
students choose not to do their homework, I will ask that parents and student
sign a homework contract. If
students still choose not to complete
their
homework, they also choose to lose certain privileges.
After
three homework
assignments have not been turned in, or are turned in incomplete, the
parent will be contacted to schedule a conference.
What
are parent’s homework responsibilities?
Parents
are the key to making homework a positive experience for their children.
Therefore,
I ask that parents make homework a top priority at home, provide
necessary supplies and a quiet homework environment, set aside a
time
every day when homework should be done, provide praise and support, not allow
children to avoid
doing their homework and contact me if they notice
a problem.
Please
read and discuss this homework policy with your child.
We
can do this—together!
Thank
you,
Ms.
Whye