I believe homework is important because it helps
students make the most of their experience in school. I give homework because
it reinforces lessons learned in class, prepares students for upcoming
lessons, teaches responsibility, and helps students develop positive study
habits.
Homework may be assigned Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday nights. The average homework assignment may require 30 minutes to
complete. Time to start assignments will be given in class.
Students have been given an agenda to copy their
assignments. I will check to see that assignments are copied. Please sign the
agenda every day (Fridays too) and see that it comes back to school daily. Not
having the agenda in class will count as not having one assignment. Students
will pull a card if the assignments are not copied. A card will be pulled if
the agenda is not signed.
The RED pocket folder will be the homework folder
to keep work in. I may send you notes in the RED folder or the agenda.
Students that choose not to do homework or have incomplete class work must
complete the work during their RECESS time. If the student gets too behind in
work, after school detention may be assigned. Parents will be contacted if the
student continually does not turn in homework. A signed note from the parent
can explain any LEGITIMATE reason why the homework was incomplete, but the
work must be completed during RECESS time.
I request that parents make homework a top priority
at home, provide the necessary supplies, and a quiet environment. Setting a
daily homework time can be helpful. If your child has trouble with the work,
help guide them but in no case do the work for them. I'd rather
you send me a note to let me know what your child does not understand.
Please discuss this policy with your child.