Academic Policies

Grades 3-5 ELEMENTARY LEVEL STUDENT ACADEMIC POLICIES as noted in the Handbook:

Academic Policies

St. Augustine School students receive a rigorous education that continuously challenges them to achieve higher levels of learning. The instruction is centered around forming the whole person as both saints and scholars, with a focus on both morals and academics. Students learn about acceptance, forgiveness, outreach and giving, as well as what it means to be a loving faith-filled member of a community. Students earn academic grades that are not awarded solely on the basis of test results alone. Classwork, homework, class participation, and independent projects collectively determine a child’s grade.

All work is considered either large, medium, or small:

Large: 50% of total grade. Examples include: long term projects, tests, detailed/complex writing pieces.

Medium: 35% of total grade. Examples include: quizzes and small projects or writing assignments.

Small: 15% of total grade. Examples include: daily homework, classwork, entrance/exit tickets, short quizzes, participation.

Late Work

Homework must be submitted on the day it is due. If homework is not completed by the due date, the student may submit it the following school day for 70% credit. When a student is absent from school, classwork and homework should be made up in a timely manner. Teachers will allow sufficient time for students to complete necessary assignments, but it is the responsibility of the student to obtain the assignments from their teacher(s) on the day of their return and complete the missing assignment(s) according to the agreed-upon timetable.

Students may not call home for forgotten assignments, and parents may not deliver homework to the classroom. Forgotten homework brought to the school main office during the day will still be considered late.

Homework will not be given in advance to students who are missing school for an unexcused absence such as a family vacation or sporting event.

Homework Policy

Homework is the extension and application of learning in school and continued at home. Students at St. Augustine School are expected to turn in their assignments on time and to complete them to the best of their ability.

Homework that is properly designed is constructive in the learning process and will reinforce classroom instruction. To accomplish this, cooperation between parents and teachers is essential. Students are responsible for writing down and keeping track of their various assignments. Homework is also posted on Google Classroom and my website for students to reference.

Homework is assigned daily and students can expect approximately 60-90 minutes each weekday night. This takes into consideration written work, independent reading, and study time.