Homework Policy

Parents, please make homework a top priority by scheduling 30 to 40 minutes each day for your child to study new skills/concepts and complete classwork and homework. Children benefit from routine and structure. Before your child begins his or her nightly assignments please be sure to check his or her AGENDA.

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 pencil, crayon, marker, etc.

When is Homework Assigned?

Homework is usually assigned every day except Fridays. Although homework is not assigned on Friday, your child may have classwork that needs to be completed. Students should study and read on a daily basis. This does not have to take a long time. Just 10 or 15 minutes a day spent reviewing 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 if My Child 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 Late Homework:

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.