Homework may be partially completed in class, and is updated daily.
Please complete homework nightly and return the next day, unless otherwise
stated below. Parents, it is okay to assist your child with homework
assignments and the organization of materials, especially during this first
trimester. Incomplete homework assignments will be completed during recess.
WEEK OF: May 7, 2012
MONDAY
READING: --"Cows in the Parlor"
SPELLING: 3 x's each
WRITING:
MATH:
All--Practice facts for 15 min.
Lewis -Hard Book pp. 374 & 375 ****Chapter 9 Math Test on Wednesday!
Olsen - H
Sanchez - x's, set O
SCIENCE:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
OTHER:
Lewis-Finish Assignment 1 on Reading Study Guide Reading Test on
Thursday this week.
Sanchez -
TUESDAY
READING:
Read for at least 15 minutes per day!
"Cows in the Parlor"
SPELLING: ABC order
WRITING:
MATH:
All--Practice facts for 15 min.
Lewis--Complete Multiple-Choice Test(Study Guide)for Ch. 9. Bring back to
school Wednesday to use on test! Review "Reteach" pages at end of
Ch. 9. TEST TOMORROW
Olsen--H
Sanchez--
SCIENCE:
Sanchez -
SOCIAL STUDIES:
OTHER:
Lewis--Finish Assignment 2 on Reading Study Guide Reading Test on
Thursday this week.
WEDNESDAY
READING:
Read at least 15 min. per day!
"Cows in the Parlor"
SPELLING:
Lewis--Visit Spelling City
WRITING:
MATH:
All--Practice facts for 15 min.
Lewis--Ch. 9 test today. No math homework.
Olsen-- H 8-12 and H-13
Sanchez--H
SCIENCE:
Sanchez - Open book test on Matter, chapter 6, tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
OTHER:
Lewis--Finish Assignment 3 on Reading Study Guide-Packet due tomorrow.
Reading Test on Thursday this week.
Sanchez-- Anthology goes home,
THURSDAY
READING:
Read at least 15 min. per day!
"Cows in the Parlor"
SPELLING:
Visit Spelling City/Practice for test.
WRITING:
MATH:
Lewis:
Olsen:
Sanchez:
SCIENCE:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
OTHER:
Lewis--
Sanchez --
*** ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE 0-10 MULTIPLICATION FACTS MEMORIZED by the end of
third grade!
***Spelling words have been relocated to the "Language Arts" page
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES (Uploaded from egusd.net)
The purpose of the Homework Guidelines is to inform parents of EGUSD
homework expectations. If you have questions about your child's homework,
please contact the teacher or school.
GENERAL BELIEFS
1. Homework reinforces student performance.
Builds effective study skills.
Develops student responsibility.
Can be completed independently with some parent involvement.
2. Reinforces classroom instruction in a variety of ways.
Prepares for an upcoming lesson.
Extends classroom lessons.
Practice and review of learned concepts.
3. Provides use of resources that are available to the student.
4. Requires reasonable time completion.
5. Is not used as a punitive measure.
6. Requires a site plan from every school to be shared with parents in
handbooks, Back-to-School nights, etc.
CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE HOMEWORK
1. Relates to lesson objectives and classroom instruction.
2. Prepares, reinforces, enriches, or extends learning.
3. Practices basic skills to promote immediate recall.
4. Matches the needs of the learner (GATE, special ed).
GRADING OF HOMEWORK
Teachers must clearly outline with parents the grading policy as it relates
to homework.
Teachers should share with parents the portion of the child�s grade for
homework in relation to the student�s overall grade for the subject area.
Teachers should also outline how feedback will be given to students and
parents.
MAKE-UP
Allow for make-up of missed homework under reasonable conditions (i.e.,
absences, family emergencies):
a. Reasonable time frame for completion.
b. For excused/unexcused absences or suspensions.
c. Amount of credit given for make-up work to be determined.
MINIMUM DAILY AMOUNT OF MINUTES PER GRADE LEVEL
Four days a week.
Kindergarten 20 minutes which includes reading with or to parents, or by
themselves
First 30 minutes which includes reading with or to parents, or by
themselves
Second 30 minutes which includes reading with or to parents, or by
themselves
Third 45 minutes which includes reading with or to parents, or by themselves
Fourth 1 hour which includes reading with or to parents, or by themselves
Fifth 1 hour which includes reading with or to parents, or by themselves
Sixth 1 hour, 15 minutes which includes reading with or to parents, or by
themselves
Grades 7-8 Average of 1.5 hours to 2.0 hours, depending on student�s course
enrollment and individual efforts
Grades 9-12 Average of 2.0 to 3.0 hours, depending on student�s course
enrollment and individual efforts
Projects may be used as a replacement for homework assigned on a weekly
basis (i.e., a project assigned in social studies may reduce the amount of
daily homework during the week to allow for completion of project.)
Packet type homework that gives students a number of days to complete (i.e.,
severalassignments given to students on Monday are due on Thursday) is
acceptable to reach guidelines.
