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Homework Expectations (from Hillsdale College):
Homework is a fundamental part of our general academic program and helps develop a strong work ethic and personal organizational skills. Homework’s immediate educational purpose includes the following: ● To reinforce and master facts and concepts taught in class ● To prepare for the next day of class and for quizzes and tests ● To develop study skills and habits ● To work on assignments not readily accomplished in the classroom, such as reading, projects, and writing essays ● To inform parents of what is being taught in the classroom.
In addition to regular classroom assignments, we would like each child to read, or be read to, at least three times a week and preferably every day. Reading is the foundation for all subsequent learning. Thus, by reading to your child you encourage your child’s growth and strengthen family ties. By making sure your child is reading at home you are directly contributing to his education. Homework should be an opportunity for practice or for acquisition of material to be taught in class. Parents are not expected to “teach” new material to students.
Assigned Homework (Home Enjoyment!)
Homework should take about 40 minutes a day, PLUS about 20 minutes of reading/studying time. Homework is required to be turned in on time. Work turned in on time, signed by a parent/guardian, and respectfully free of rips, tears, food/drink spills etc. will receive full credit.
Nightly Math Exercises: Students do not need to spend more than 40 minutes on math homework each night. Students may often finish much faster but, if necessary, you can set a timer for your child. There is typically one math exercise to complete in their workbook each night. Math homework will be checked the next day in class. Your child may have one of the other 4th grade teachers for math, and she will keep you up to date on her math homework procedures. We will be utilizing planners, with parents signing each night attesting that their student knew about the homework and attempted to complete it.
Reading Logs are due every Friday (not before please)--those dated and signed by a parent will receive credit. Reading can be a book of choice, at or below grade level. Enjoy your local library! Read to younger siblings or other family members.
As needed (varies by student): Study for upcoming tests and quizzes. For IEW Composition class, I give students one hour of class time per paragraph (5-7 sentences). If they do not finish during the allotted class time, they will have to finish the writing at home.
Homework is required to be turned in on time.
There is a "No Name" folder in the classroom for work submitted without a student name on it.
Spelling List for 4th Grade
2025 Fourth Grade Spelling List K.A.Greek/Latin Root List for 4th Grade
Updated Greek and Latin Roots List (2).pdfCopy of Index 100 ROOTS AscentClassicalAcademyScanner@gmail.com_20191028_121154.pdfWeekly Reading Log for 4th Grade
Book It Revised.pdfRiggs Lined Paper
Copy of Two-sided Riggs.pdfPage updated
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