Homework is important because it is a valuable
aid in helping students make the most of their experience in school. I give homework because it reinforces what
has been taught in class, prepares students for upcoming lessons, and help
students develop self-discipline, responsibility, positive study habits, and
organizational skills. I do not mark down grades for late work, however study skills and effort grade will be impacted.
When homework will be
assigned:
Homework will be assigned Monday through Friday night and
should take no more than one hour to complete (not including long range
projects and studying for tests). Test
for the week will be posted in the room Monday morning for the students to
write down in their assignment notebooks.
I try not to assign any tests for Monday. Most homework assignments will
involve internet videos, reading chapters, answering study questions, small writing or drawing
projects and completing related worksheets.
Students may periodically be given the chance to correct their
assignments. The grade will be adjusted
to show that extra effort.
Tests:
Tests will be given
periodically, usually Tuesday through Friday.
Adequate notice will be give for all tests. Tests are a reflection of an individual
child’s mastery of a subject, so there will be no curving of grades.
Students’ homework
responsibilities
-All assignments will be
completed
-Students are responsible
for make-up work missed due to absence.
-Homework due for the day
will be turned in by the time school begins in the morning.
-Students will turn in work
that is neatly done.
-Students will do their
homework on their own and only ask for help after they have given it their best
effort.
Parents’ homework
responsibilities
-Parents are the key for
making homework a positive experience for their children. Therefore I ask that you make homework a top
priority, provide necessary supplies, and a quiet homework environment. Provide praise and support. Contact me if you notice a problem.
Teachers’ homework
responsibilities
-I will check all homework
and keep a record of assignments completed and not completed. Because I believe in the value positive support
plays in motivating students to develop good study habits, I will give students
praise and other incentives when they do their homework.
Students may redo a class or homework assignment if the grade is below 90%. The averge between the original and corrected work will be given. Corrections must be turned on with the original assignment and on a separate sheet of paper. Once a chapter test is taken corrected assignement will not longer graded.
If REDO is written on an assignment, it is a mandatory redo. All missed problems must be fixed on a sperate sheet of paper and turned in with the original assignment.
If a math label is not on the answer of a story problem, 1/2 point will be deducted for the probem regardless of the numerical answer.
If students choose not to do
their homework, the following consequences may occur:
-Students may be required to
complete homework during recess time.
-Parents may be asked to
check and sign completed homework in the
assignment notebook each night.
-Students may be required to
complete homework in an after-school
detention.
-Students may lose certain
privileges.
Note: Every school day an assignment is late, that
assignment will be lowered one full letter grade.
If there is a legitimate
reason why a student is unable to finish homework, please send a note or phone
on or before the day the homework is due.
State the reasons why the homework was not completed. The parent must sign the note.
I am looking forward to
enjoying an exciting, productive year at school. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have
any questions regarding this homework policy or any other matter.
Please read and discuss this
homework policy with your child.
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