Starting in 1st Grade students will receive weekly homework. Students will be given math homework every Monday and will be due the following Monday. This homework is required and students trimester grades will reflect homework completion. Math homework is always a skill that was previously taught and is a review to practice. Students will have one week to complete this required homework but are welcome to turn it in early if they complete it before the due date. 

We encourage students and families to spend 15 minutes each night reading  to provide students with a foundation and love for reading by seeing and hearing someone reading to them each night. We believe it is important while children are learning to read to find enjoyment in books and reading to instill the foundation. 

Additionally, there is also weekly optional homework that is part of our Skills curriculum. Starting in Unit 3 students will be given a weekly spelling test every Friday. Spelling lists come home with students every Monday along with a practice packet to give students opportunities to practice their spelling words throughout the week. Spelling words are always on a previously learned skill/pattern so spelling words should be review to enforce the practice of reading and writing previous skills. In order for students to feel successful for their spelling test students should spend some time each evening practicing their words whether they are doing a practice page or giving your child a mock test both are helpful. Additionally, when working with your child on spelling words give reminders and helpful hints by reviewing the sound & spelling focus in each word. Asking your child questions such as "How do you spell the /th/ sound?"

Our curriculum also includes Take-Home homework pages. These pages come from student workbooks and are either stories students have already read in the decodable readers at school or are a way to practice grammar/literacy concepts students have been learning. These will also not be a brand new skill but a review to enforce concepts that are being taught. Take home pages are another great way to keep students working on literacy skills at home.

Although spelling and workbook pages are not required it is highly recommended and encouraged for your student to be spending time each week to practice these skills. The only way for students to grow and improve is continuous practice. Even if it's just 5-10 minutes practice will always help student growth and improvement.