QUESTIONS

1. What time should I try to schedule my child's doctor/dental appointments?
2. Do you assign homework every night?
3. How many projects do you assign?
4. Is there detention?
5. Is there a home reading log that you require?

What time should I try to schedule my child's doctor/dental appointments?

Ideally, of course, it would be after 2:45, but our lunch/recess is from
12:10-12:55 p.m. so that would also work.  See the schedule page to find out
when our core subjects are.

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Do you assign homework every night?

Typically, students will have homework Mon. - Thu. 
Homework is designed either as a review of material from that day's lessons or
as a preview for things to come.  Use your discretion as parents regarding
amounts (more or less etc.) and reassure students that they simply need to try
their best!

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How many projects do you assign?

There is a book report and mini social studies project due each quarter.  I
try to make it so the items/supplies can already be found at home so there is
a limit of things to purchase (1 tri-fold board).  There may be others for
science so keep in touch with Mr. Huinker for that information.  Students are
usually given ~1 month's notice to complete the projects.

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Is there detention?

I will hold a lunch/recess detention in my classroom if necessary.

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Is there a home reading log that you require?

This year we are focusing on the 'Book-It' program and other incentive
programs.  Students are not required to document their book titles, but are
going to start keeping track of minutes per month.  I hope that you always
encourage your child to read at home for at least 20 min./night, however.  They need to know that reading
can be for learning and for pleasure.  Those students who read the most, tend
to score very well on tests.  I notice that this and parental support at home
make a very significant difference in a child's academic career.  Thank you
for making my job easier!!  :)

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