Homework
Parents, please make homework a top priority by scheduling 30 to 40
minutes each day for your child to study spelling, multiplication facts,
and complete classwork and homework. Children need routine and
structure to be successful. Before your child begins his/her nightly
assignments, be sure to check his/her notebook and agenda book.
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Rationale for assigning Homework:
Homework is important because it teaches responsibility and helps
students develop good study habits. In addition, homework helps to
reinforce lessons that have been learned in class, and helps prepare
students for upcoming lessons and tests.
Homework Expectations:
Usually, homework should not take more than 30 minutes a night. In
addition, time should be set aside daily for independent reading,
studying spelling, and studying math facts.
Please encourage your child to do his/her best work. Homework should
be neat. All written work should be done in pencil. Homework will not be
accepted if written in pen, crayon, marker, etc. When completing work on
notebook paper the heading should include name, date, subject, and
the page number of the assignment.
When is Homework Assigned?:
Homework is assigned every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Although
homework is not assigned on Wednesday or Friday, your child may
have classwork that needs to be completed. Students should study
spelling, math facts, and read on a daily basis. This does not have to
take a long time. Just 10 or 15 minutes a day spent reviewing spelling
and math facts can significantly help your child's performance on tests.
If for some reason no homework is assigned on a designated
homework day, your child should still spend some time reading or
studying.
What is the Student Doesn't Know the Homework Assignment:
Homework assignments are written on the board each day, and ample
time is given to write down the assignment. In addition, I always go over
the homework assignment at this time, and remind the students what
they need to bring home. There is no excuse for a student not knowing
the homework assignment, or for not having the proper supplies at
home to complete it.
Expectations for Turning in Homework Late:
If for some reason (sickness, emergencies, etc.) a student is unable to
complete homework, please write a note, and the assignment will be
excused until the next day or longer if needed. However, please don't
write a note asking for more time to complete homework if the reason is
due to lack of materials, or because your child didn't write down the
assignment. Please remember, this will hurt your child in the long run
because it sends the message that it is okay to not pay attention when
we are going over homework. When students face the consequences of
their actions it helps to prepare them to become more responsible,
independent workers in the future. (I know this is hard. Please work with
me on this.)
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