Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Will we have homework everynight?
Yes. Every night you are required to read for at least 20 minutes and to keep track on your reading record. You should also be studing you spelling words for the week and practicing your math facts. Besides these three things, you may get additional homework worksheets in math, science, social studies and language arts. I try not to assigne homework on Fridays, but sometimes there will be an assignment.Back to Top
Yes. Every night you are required to read for at least 20 minutes and to keep track on your reading record. You should also be studing you spelling words for the week and practicing your math facts. Besides these three things, you may get additional homework worksheets in math, science, social studies and language arts. I try not to assigne homework on Fridays, but sometimes there will be an assignment.
What is the LAW stamp?
L.A.W. stands for late assignment warning. When a student does not complete a homework assignment from the night before, I will stamp LAW in the assignment notebook over the missed assignment. This stamp allows the parents to see if their child is getting all their homework done on time. The student must turn it in the next day to get credit for the assignment.Back to Top
L.A.W. stands for late assignment warning. When a student does not complete a homework assignment from the night before, I will stamp LAW in the assignment notebook over the missed assignment. This stamp allows the parents to see if their child is getting all their homework done on time. The student must turn it in the next day to get credit for the assignment.
What is the reading counts program?
A computer test that students may take voluntarily after reading a book. Thereis a list in the classroom of the books that are available on the computer andthere is also a place on the school's website where you can check for booksthat have tests. ( http://fmdb.dist50.net/ReadingCounts/BookSearch.html ) This is completelyoptional but students will be awarded in my classroom when they reach certainpoint values.Back to Top
A computer test that students may take voluntarily after reading a book. Thereis a list in the classroom of the books that are available on the computer andthere is also a place on the school's website where you can check for booksthat have tests. ( http://fmdb.dist50.net/ReadingCounts/BookSearch.html ) This is completelyoptional but students will be awarded in my classroom when they reach certainpoint values.
Do we write with pencil or pen?
I require math work and spelling tests to be done in pencil. Besides those, Idon't have a preference as to what writing utensil you use. You may use whatever you are mostcomfortable with. I do allow and encourage mechanical pencils. Back to Top
I require math work and spelling tests to be done in pencil. Besides those, Idon't have a preference as to what writing utensil you use. You may use whatever you are mostcomfortable with. I do allow and encourage mechanical pencils.