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Homework
Policy:
We believe that homework is an important part of each child’s education. It
fosters independence and increased responsibility on the part of the student.
Homework will be:
a)
determined by the classroom teacher and clearly
communicated to parents and students in September.
b)
relevant to classroom instruction;
c)
used to complete unfinished daily work;
d)
occasional special projects;
e)
recreational reading;
f)
skill practice in any area.
Organizational skills will be
emphasized, with an emphasis on self-discipline development. The emphasis will
be on completion, rather than duration. The assigned work will be clearly
communicated to the student, and parent assistance will be limited. Parents are
expected to communicate any concerns or feedback regarding homework to their
child’s teacher.
A “Student Planner” will be
utilized in grades 1 – 5 to get students
accustomed to bringing materials home and returning them to school, as well as
to foster increased communication between school and home regarding curriculum.
For the most part, school
communications (classroom and school newsletters, field trip notes, etc.) will
be sent home with students on Fridays. Parents are encouraged to assist the
school by expecting and asking their children for these weekly communications.
Classroom newsletters are also posted in the school auditorium weekly.
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