Each Leader will take their group of 15 students to a classroom or other specified area to facilitate reading and homework time. Children will complete their assigned daily reading and homework. As a volunteer, you will work with a staff member and their group.

Classrooms and school facilities are the result of teachers' time, effort, and personal investment.
When using a classroom:

• • Do not use or touch any items that belong to the teacher or students. This includes:

    • • 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.

Important Reminder:

📷 School campuses are under video surveillance.
Your actions may be recorded and reviewed by school personnel at any time.

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. 

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.

✅ During Academic Time you will:

• Help children with homework and reading

• Help maintain a quiet environment

• Actively monitor the group by walking around, not staying in one place. Check in with the children and help them stay on task.

• Set expectations and address minor behavioral issues. Major issues must be addressed by a staff member.

• Reinforce positive behaviors 

• Give words of encouragement when children are meeting expectations.  Saying things such as, “You are doing a great job staying on task.”  “I’m impressed with how neatly you are writing.”  “Good job working through that question on your own.”

• Make sure the room or space is cleaned up and left better than it was found

🚫 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.