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
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.
(from JMS handbook)