Homework

 
Let's dispell any misinformation you may have received.  There is ALWAYS 
some type of homework.  It may be reading, studying for a test or quiz, 
working on a writing draft, or written work.  But the phrase, "I don't have 
any homework" is seldom accurate.


West Wilson Middle School Homework Policy

A parent may request work after a student has been absent two days--this 
includes leaving early on the first day absent.  A parent must request 
missed work by 9:00 on the third day if they want to pick it up that day.  
They will be able to pick up the work between 2:30 and 3:00.  Parents 
calling after 9:00 will have to wait until the next day, between 2:30 and 
3:00.  Using this teacher web is an excellent source as well as contacting 
another student in the missed classes.


DRP Week Three--all five parts are completed using the DRP color-coded 
handouts.

Vocabulary Assignments, Unit Three, Levels C and D
A Day
Wednesday, September 24--five times each is due, word search is due and 
checked (level C), and Quiz I (words 1-10)
Friday, September 26--workbook pages are due and checked; Quiz II (words 
11-20)
Monday, September 29--Unit Three Vocabulary Test

B Day
Thursday, September 25--five times each is due; word search is due and 
checked (level C only); Quiz I (words 1-10)
Friday, September 26--workbook pages are due and checked; Quiz II (words 
11-20)
Tuesday---September 30--Unit Three Vocabulary Test

Reading Check Deadlines--Students are assigned three novels each nine 
weeks.  Some reading time is provided every day, but students may find it 
necessary to read independently outside of school. 

First Reading Check--Thursday, September 4, 2008
Second Reading Check--Thursday, September 18, 2008
Third Reading Check--Thursday, October 2, 2008 

******All reading checks (AR tests) must be taken on or before Thursday, 
October 2nd.  Please note--students who choose to omit the independent 
reading are not referred for intersession.  They will receive an incomplete 
(I) until the reading requirement is met.  



Students who want to read a more challenging book must contract with me 
BEFORE they read that book.  I will give them their deadline at that time.
See FAQ regarding a more challenging book.

Students who choose to write book reports as a form of reading assessment 
must obtain the book report packet from me, and I must document their intent 
to do so.  Book reports are only valid for single reading checks and are due 
by the reading check deadline as established for students. Books must also 
be shown to the teacher when the book report is submitted.
**Please see the pink student handout for full details.