Each Leader will take their group of 15 students to a classroom or other specified area to facilitate reading and homework time. Staff must create a quiet academic environment and should gather necessary educational materials prior academic time starting. 

Reading Time: 20-25 Minutes

• • Students will be assigned reading every day for 20-25 minutes, depending on grade level.

  • Students must choose a hard copy book for this time and are not to use Chromebooks. Chromebooks will only be allowed for AR tests after completion of a book. The site Coordinator will provide Leaders with a list of students and their current AR reading levels. Leaders will use this list to ensure students are reading appropriate books for their AR level. Leaders will select books from the ASP library based on the needs of their group and should keep these books for duration of  the week. 

Homework Time: 30 Minutes

• • Students will complete 1–2 assigned pages from their school-issued homework packet.

  • After completing their assigned work, students may:

    • • Read quietly

      • Complete a worksheet provided by staff. (Leaders will be provided resources to print or make copies of grade level worksheets to keep in their homework bins.)

      • Use a Chromebook to access approved educational websites. (Site Coordinators will provide a list of approved websites, and staff are expected to monitor this time and ensure students are using the approved sites.) 

  • This time is to remain educational and students should not be using this time for coloring or free play. 

Classroom Expectations for Students

✅ Stay in your seat
Remain seated unless given permission to move.

✅ Stay on task
Focus on your homework, reading, or quiet activity.

✅ Raise your hand if you have a question
Do not call out—wait to be acknowledged by a staff member.

✅ Use inside voices
Keep your voice low so others can concentrate.

✅ Show RESPECT
Respect:

• Staff by listening and following directions

• Other students by allowing them to focus

• The classroom by taking care of the space and materials

✅ Listen and follow directions
Pay attention the first time directions are given.

You will take your group to a classroom for Academic Time. Please be mindful that you are a guest in this space:

• Teachers have invested their time and personal resources into their classrooms.

• All classroom materials are off limits, including:

• • • • Whiteboards

      • Classroom supplies

      • Toys and materials

      • Teacher’s desk and personal items

      • Items inside student desks

  • Leave the room exactly as you found it—or better.

✅ Leader Responsibilities During Academic Time

• Assist children with homework and reading

• Maintain a quiet environment conducive to focus

• Actively supervise: walk around the room, check in with students, and redirect those who are off task

• Set clear expectations and address behavior issues appropriately and promptly

• Encourage and praise positive behaviors and effort

Use positive reinforcement such as:

• “You’re doing a great job staying on task.”

• “I’m impressed with how neatly you’re writing.”

• “Nice work figuring that one out on your own!”

🚫 What NOT to Do

• • Do not sit in one spot the entire time

  • Do not do your own homework, use your phone, or “chill”. Your full attention must remain on the children at all times.