Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- How much sleep does my child need?
- How much time should my child spend on homework?
- Should I correct homework that is wrong?
- School Attendance and Absences
- Birthdays
- Transportation
- You and your second grader
How much sleep does my child need?
Information from the Nemours Foundation.
School-Age Children and Preteens
Kids ages 6 to 9 need about 10 hours of sleep a night. Bedtime
difficulties can arise at this age from a child's need for
private time with parents, without siblings around. Try to make a
little private time just before bedtime and use it to share
confidences and have small discussions, which
will also prepare your child for sleep.
Children ages 10 to 12 need a little over 9 hours of shuteye a
night. But it's up to parents to judge the exact amount of rest
their children need and see that they're in bed in time for
sufficient sleep.
Lack of sleep for kids can cause irritable or hyper types of
behavior and can also make a condition like attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) worse.
How much time should my child spend on homework?
An average second grade student should be spending 30 minutes
doing homework. This would include writing, studying, and
reading. It is very important that you don't think of only
written work as homework!
Every night the children have oral vocabulary activities, oral
math equations, and oral reading. Don't forget to STUDY spelling
words everynight and review the weeks vocabulary words.
Should I correct homework that is wrong?
Yes. Take the time to check your child's homework each night.
Make sure it is done completely, correctly, and neatly. Use the
time together as a way to learn about their school day and help
in an area they may be struggling with.
Don't forget to sign their homework copybook when all is done.
School Attendance and Absences
Your child's regular and prompt attendance at school is crucial
to his/her sucess. A lot of our learning activities are group
oriented and involve interaction with classmates. Therefore,it
is next to impossible to make up this work at home. Mondays are
especially important since the new skills for the week are being
introduced.
Please view school as a priority. If your child is
absent, please send in a note explaining the reason. Check this
website for homework.
Birthdays
Birthdays are special occasions for young children. You may send
in a simple treat to share with our class. Please do not send in
party invitations to school unless the whole class is invited.
If your child has been invited to a party and cannot attend, do
not send the gift to school.
Transportation
Please make sure that your child knows how they are to go home
each day.
The children are easily upset at the end of the day if they are
unsure of what to do. Suggestion:Buy two tags for your child's
schoolbag-(BUS RIDER,CAR RIDER). In the morning place the
correct tag on their schoolbag.
Dismissal made easy!
You and your second grader
1) Read together! Children who read at home with their parents
perform better in school. Encourage your child to read before going to bed. It is a good habit to get
into.
2) Establish a family routine for homework. Set aside a regular,
quiet time for students to work and encourage your child to study.
3) Set Limits. Don't be afraid to set limits on TV and video
games, especially during the school week.
4) Teach your child to be responsible. Your child is maturing
into an independent student. Make them responsible for their
education. HAVE THEM PUT THEIR HOMEWORK IN THEIR BACKPACKS ON
THEIR OWN.
5)Have fun with your child as you both live and learn together.
Make homework an enjoyable part of your late afternoon or early
evening activities. Children grow up fast. Enjoy second grade
homework time together.
6)Get your child to bed early and try to get them to eat a balanced
breakfast. Let's work together to keep our kids healthy, full of energy, and
smart.