Homework 
Parents can assist the learner when they:
1. Cooperate with the school to make homework effective.
2. Provide children with suitable study conditions.
3. Reserve time for homework and TURN OFF THE TELEVISION.
4. Encourage children, but avoid undue pressure.
5. Show interest in what children are doing, but do not do the work for them.
6. Understand that the school expects homework to be completed and returned on time.
If your child has difficulty completing homework in a reasonable amount of time, please talk with your child’s teacher. No child should spend the major part of the evening completing homework assignments. Consider the guide below for the maximum amount of time your child should spend completing routine homework assignments..
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: no more than 30 minutes
3rd – 5th Grades: no more than 60 minutes
Specific skills and techniques can make learning easier and more enjoyable.The following are guidelines for children striving to achieve good study habits.
1. Come to class prepared with pencil, paper and other necessary materials.
2. Be an active participant in class. Listen well and take part in class discussions or activities.
3. Ask questions to clarify problems.
4. Plan your day and schedule time for homework.
5. Use what is learned and apply it to new situations.
6. Strive to do the very best work possible. Just “getting by” is not a worthwhile goal.
Believing that homework is an important and relevant part of every child’s instructional program, teachers shall endeavor to provide children with meaningful homework assignments.
The objectives of homework are as follows:
1. Homework will supplement and support classroom experiences.
2. Homework will develop initiative, responsibility and self-direction.
3. Homework will provide opportunities for vital parent-school partnerships in support of children’s learning activities.
4. Homework should be used consistently and increased in scope and complexity with the maturity and capabilities of the student.
Homework should be part of a regular routine, but rarely assigned on weekends. There are many other learning activities in the life of a student; therefore, weekend homework should be limited to recreational reading and long-term assignments or projects.
Procedures for the enforcement of homework will be at the professional discretion of the teacher. Consistent failure to return homework will be reflected on the report card. Conferences will be requested at the teacher’s discretion with parents/guardians of students who fail to return homework. (Parents should request a conference if children are experiencing difficulties with completing assignments at home.)
Although there are limited homework assignments in Kindergarten, it is expected that children and parent/guardian will review each day’s activities and/or papers together. After an absence, the child and/or parent are responsible for requesting make-up work immediately upon the child’s return to school. If dates of a child’s absence are known in advance, the teacher should be notified and the assignments may be given.
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