- How much homework does my child have each night?
- My child says s/he did the homework in school. Is this correct?
- Is extra help available?
- How can my child get access to the computer lab to do reports or other work?
- What is the most common mistake students make on their assignments?
- How can I best utilize homework time for my child?
- How long should my child study on the night before a test?
- What should my child study for the test?
- Are students allowed to do extra credit projects to bring up their grades?
- What are some study hints my child can use to improve his/her grade?
- How are class levels for high school determined?
- What happens with late assignments?
- How can my child get rid of demerits?
- My child tells me it is OK to chew gum in school. Is this true?
- How can I find out about my child's progress?
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How much homework does my child have each night?
The Milford Board of Education requires teachers to assign 20 minutes of
homework per subject per night. This means your child should be studying
for 1 1/2 to 2 hours per night.
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My child says s/he did the homework in school. Is this correct?
Students are not given time to do homework in school. Homework is meant to
be completed at home. It is an extension of the material covered in
class that day.
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Is extra help available?
Of course!! Team 5 teachers are available every morning from 7:30 on. We
are also here after school on Tuesday and Thursday when late buses are
available. Mrs. Michaud has "homework club" every Tuesday and Thursday for
students who wish to attend.
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How can my child get access to the computer lab to do reports or other work?
The computer room is open every day after school until 4:00 p.m. Your child
will need a pass from one of his/her teachers to go there.
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What is the most common mistake students make on their assignments?
Many students rush through assignments and make careless mistakes. It would
be best if students took a couple of minutes after completing an assignment
to check it by re-reading each answer carefully.
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How can I best utilize homework time for my child?
Students need to study every night. They should take about five minutes to
review notes, vocabulary, or key concepts of work previously covered in
class.
The rest of the time can be spent on written assignments. Quiz your child
nightly about a topic from his/her book.
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How long should my child study on the night before a test?
Students should study no more than 30 minutes on the night before a test.
They should have been studying the material nightly and would just need to
review a few ideas. Students who cram on the night before a test do not
retain material or get very confused when taking the test.
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What should my child study for the test?
During the unit of study, teachers usually have the students complete
worksheets for each section. These worksheets contain key terms and
concepts. The worksheets are excellent guides of what to study. Students
should correct these sheets when they are passed back. Time should be spent
studying the questions the student got wrong the first time around.
Students
can also go back over the questions at the end of each section.
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Are students allowed to do extra credit projects to bring up their grades?
As eighth graders, the teachers feel students must do well on their first
attempt of completing an assignment or a project. Therefore, we do not feel
extra credit projects are helpful. Students must take the responsibility of
spending time on an assignment the first time around. We also believe that
students can best spend their time studying current assignments rather than
doing "additional assignments".
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What are some study hints my child can use to improve his/her grade?
Students need to study a little bit each night. Written homework
assignments
need to be checked for accuracy. Students are encouraged to study the
homework questions to reinforce key terms or concepts being studied.
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How are class levels for high school determined?
High School placement is done using the following criteria:
The Math & English classes the student is currently taking and their
grades in those classes for the first two marking periods in 8th grade.
The math department gives a district-wide 8th-grade exam
that assists in placement, as well.
A review of 7th & 8th grade report-cards/grades.
A review of CMT scores and in-district assessments.
A review of the student's work habits and typical classroom and
homework
performance.
Usually, honor level classes rquire an "A" average for 8th grade,
college level classes require C+ or better.
Sometimes...if a student is on the line between being eligible for two
levels, this is discussed on team, and even with the student or family.
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What happens with late assignments?
We are always happy to accept late assignments. However, late work will not
receive full credit. The penalities are as follows: one day late--minus
ten points; two days late--minus 20 points; three days late--minus 30
points; after three days, the highest grade attainable is a 50. But these
assignments should be completed to keep up with the rest of the class and to
learn the most. Students can also be given a detention (and demerits) for
not submitting homework.
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How can my child get rid of demerits?
Students are encouraged to do volunteer work to earn merits. Students who
continuously add to their demerit total will not be allowed to participate
in certain activities. You can contact your child's teacher if you have
questions about this policy.
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My child tells me it is OK to chew gum in school. Is this true?
Not at all. We do not allow gum chewing in school. The penalty is usually
a detention plus demerits. Children often put "chewed gum" under desks, or
it falls out of their mouth and onto the flood, or it gets stuck in a book.
All of these examples are costing taxpayers money. Who wants their child
coming home from school with a wad of gum on their pants or sweater?
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How can I find out about my child's progress?
First, students are expected to kekep an up-to-date grade record sheet. This
is a list for each studject's assignments and grades earned upon completion.
Secondly, a weekly report is e-mailed to parents of all students receiving a
grade lower than 74. We must have your current e-mail address on record for
you to receive this report. Check with your child's teacher if you would
like to know more about either of these methods of keeping track of your
child's progress.
