Homework

INDEPENDENT LEARNING (“HOMEWORK”)We believe that independent learning (“homework”) should be meaningful and empower children to explore and expand their learning outside of the classroom. As each child's educational needs, interests and situations at home are unique, we strive to balance curricular expectations with individualized challenges. Assignments may vary from student to student within the same grade and class to meet the academic needs of each student.

Guidelines for students are:

to listen carefully when assignments are presented and discussed in class;
to ask for assistance when unsure of the directions, requirements, or expectations;
to understand that effort, attention to detail, and appearance of all completed assignments are important;
to complete independent work on time and have it ready in class when due;
to understand that independent work may include studying – reviewing material and practicing skills that have already been taught and learned;
to be open and honest with the teacher when independent work is taking too long or seems too difficult;
to talk with the teacher about work missed due to an absence

Guidelines for parents are:

to encourage the high-quality completion of independent assignments;
to assist students in budgeting their time;
to encourage the student to contact peers or the teacher in the event of questions or concerns;
to support when assignments are returned to the student to be improved;
to encourage the student’s independence, perseverance, and problem-solving skills when working on independent work;
to support that content, structure, and appearance of all written/typed independent assignments are important; however, to also understand that teachers are not always expecting or looking at all three of these elements on each individual learning task.