Homework
Homework is assigned Monday-Thursday. Friday-Saturday is set aside to correct any correct and returns or unfinished work from the week, plus daily reading and PLAYING OUTSIDE!!!! Correct and returns will be sent home throughout the week and can be set aside until the weekend. All work that needs to be returned will be noted "Correct and Return or Finish and Return" . Daily reading should also take place.
Homework Policy
Please make homework a top priority by scheduling 20-25 minutes each day for your child to study spelling, math facts, and homework. Children need routine and structure to be successful. Before your child begins his/her nightly assignments, be sure to check his/her Homework Folder and Agenda.Your child writes his/her homework down each day in their agenda. Please check this agenda daily and initial/sign their agenda daily. This lets me know you have seen your child's folder and homework. It is essential to have a school-home connection.
Rationale for assigning Homework:Homework is important because it teaches responsibility and helps students develop good study habits. In addition, homework helps to reinforce lessons that have been learned in class, and helps prepare students for upcoming lessons and tests.
Homework Expectations: Homework should not take more than 30 minutes a night. In addition, time should be set aside daily for independent reading, studying spelling, and studying math facts. Please encourage your child to do his/her best work. Homework should be neat. All written work should be done in pencil. Homework will not be accepted if written in pen, crayon, marker, etc. When completing work the heading should include name, date, subject, page number, and teacher name on of the assignment.
When is Homework Assigned?: Written homework is assigned every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday unless specifically noted in your child’s Agenda. Also, students are expected to set aside a minimum of 5-10 minutes for reading. In addition, please set aside about 5 minutes for studying spelling/math facts. Even just 5 minutes spent on facts/ 5 min. on sorting spelling EACH NIGHT will significantly help your child's performance. If for some reason no homework is assigned on a designated homework day, your child should still spend some time reading or studying.
What is the Student Doesn't Know the Homework Assignment:
Homework assignments are written on the board each afternoon. Students are given plenty of time to write down the assignments. In addition, I explain the homework and remind the students what they will need to take home. There is no excuse for a student not knowing the homework assignments, or for not taking home the proper supplies needed to complete them. First grade students must learn to be responsible. Please support me in this matter as it will only aid them in the future.
Expectations for Turning in Homework Late: If for some reason (sickness, emergencies, etc.) a student is unable to complete homework, please write a note, and the assignment will be excused until the next day or longer if needed. However, please don't write a note asking for more time to complete homework if the reason is due to lack of materials, or because your child didn't write down the assignment. Please remember, this will hurt your child in the long run because it sends the message that it is okay to not pay attention when we are going over homework. When students face the consequences of their actions it helps to prepare them to become more responsible, independent workers in the future grades.
Homework Policy
Please make homework a top priority by scheduling 20-25 minutes each day for your child to study spelling, math facts, and homework. Children need routine and structure to be successful. Before your child begins his/her nightly assignments, be sure to check his/her Homework Folder and Agenda.Your child writes his/her homework down each day in their agenda. Please check this agenda daily and initial/sign their agenda daily. This lets me know you have seen your child's folder and homework. It is essential to have a school-home connection.
Rationale for assigning Homework:Homework is important because it teaches responsibility and helps students develop good study habits. In addition, homework helps to reinforce lessons that have been learned in class, and helps prepare students for upcoming lessons and tests.
Homework Expectations: Homework should not take more than 30 minutes a night. In addition, time should be set aside daily for independent reading, studying spelling, and studying math facts. Please encourage your child to do his/her best work. Homework should be neat. All written work should be done in pencil. Homework will not be accepted if written in pen, crayon, marker, etc. When completing work the heading should include name, date, subject, page number, and teacher name on of the assignment.
When is Homework Assigned?: Written homework is assigned every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday unless specifically noted in your child’s Agenda. Also, students are expected to set aside a minimum of 5-10 minutes for reading. In addition, please set aside about 5 minutes for studying spelling/math facts. Even just 5 minutes spent on facts/ 5 min. on sorting spelling EACH NIGHT will significantly help your child's performance. If for some reason no homework is assigned on a designated homework day, your child should still spend some time reading or studying.
What is the Student Doesn't Know the Homework Assignment:
Homework assignments are written on the board each afternoon. Students are given plenty of time to write down the assignments. In addition, I explain the homework and remind the students what they will need to take home. There is no excuse for a student not knowing the homework assignments, or for not taking home the proper supplies needed to complete them. First grade students must learn to be responsible. Please support me in this matter as it will only aid them in the future.
Expectations for Turning in Homework Late: If for some reason (sickness, emergencies, etc.) a student is unable to complete homework, please write a note, and the assignment will be excused until the next day or longer if needed. However, please don't write a note asking for more time to complete homework if the reason is due to lack of materials, or because your child didn't write down the assignment. Please remember, this will hurt your child in the long run because it sends the message that it is okay to not pay attention when we are going over homework. When students face the consequences of their actions it helps to prepare them to become more responsible, independent workers in the future grades.