The goal of homework in 5M is to help transfer the application of information/skills learned in school to real life situations. HOMEWORK IS IMPORTANT because:
- - A direct line of communication is established between home and school, which helps parents to be involved with their student's progress on a first hand basis.
- - It helps the development of study habits and self-discipline that are needed by our students.
- - Homework reinforces learning as a life-long habit that should occur in a variety of situations including both home and school.
- - Homework helps the student to develop:
- # responsibility for her/his own learning
- # independence
- # positive work habits, and
- # self-motivation.
Homework is:
- Practice: Reinforcing and reviewing of skills so that mastery is achieved.
- Preparation: Getting ready for future class activities.
- Extension: Applying classroom learning to new situations.
- Creative: Stimulation of learning through activities requiring original expression.
Homework expectations for each student in 5M include:
- - Coming to class prepared with daily supplies and extra materials.
- - Reading independently for ten to fifteen minutes daily.
- - Completing projects as assigned throughout the year.
- - Completing any unfinished classwork.
- - Being responsible to return notices from school.
Teacher Accountability and Responsibility
Share homework expectations with students in class and with parents at Meet the Teacher Night.
- Notify students of projects.
- Acknowledge/check/return homework.
- Provide opportunity to write due dates and classwork/projects in agendas.
- Contact parents regarding excessive incomplete homework.
Parent Accountability and Responsibility
- Make homework a priority in their evening schedule.
- Provide a place with proper supplies, equipment, and a regular planned time when their student can study without distraction from TV, telephone, and siblings.
- Provide time for homework. Time will vary from a few minutes to one hour depending on amount of unfinished classwork and projects.
- Become involved, giving support and encouragement to their student.
Check with their student/agenda frequently on the status of projects where appropriate.
- Monitor homework to insure quality time.
- Give reason in writing for incomplete homework.
- Contact me if there are questions or concerns about homework by email, note or phone.
Student Accountability and Responsibility
- Write classwork/projects in agendas.
- Take unfinished classwork home.
- Plan evening schedule.
- Complete and return homework/projects on time.
- Tell parents about homework/projects when given.
- Organize papers and supplies.
Homework is assigned with the intention of helping a student master specific learning skills. However, there can be times when problems do arise. If this should happen, it is essential that we (parents and myself) keep each other informed with good communications and cooperation.
Southern Kings Consolidated School
The goal of homework in 5M is to help transfer the application of information/skills learned in school to real life situations. HOMEWORK IS IMPORTANT because:
