| Homework Packets will be distributed every week on Friday and due the
following Thursday morning.
This should give your Professional Learner ample opportunity to complete all
of the assignments to the best of their ability.
Parents:
Please help your child plan their homework schedule based upon
your family calendar. Some Professional Learners do 20 minutes a day until
the packet is complete, and others prefer to do all of the assignments in
larger blocks of time and finish up earlier in the week. Either schedule is
an effective way to help meet the learning objectives of the homework packet.
We do NOT recommend having your Professional Learner wait until the night
before it is due.
Our philosophy on homework in our community is that homework has many
objectives. One of the most important is that it should function as a
vehicle to help children assume more responsibility for their educational
career. The homework material is either a review of content previously
covered in the classroom or an extension of classroom content. Your child
should be able to do all of the assignments independently, without constant
supervision and support.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child's homework content,
please do not hesitate to ask. We are partners in your child's education and
need your insight and valuable feedback.
Below is an example of an average weekly fourth grade homework packet.
Homework for the week of May 7, 2004
Due Thursday, May 13, 2004
Science: Study for the Energy unit test next week
Social Studies: Read this week's issue of T.F.K. and complete the worksheet
Math: 10 Computation problems, solved two ways
Spelling: Complete the "What Looks Right?" worksheet
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