Homework Policies
Second graders will have homework nightly. Please have them read at least 10-15 minutes aloud a night and practice the spelling words. Students will also need to write a descriptive sentence about their school day in their agenda daily/nightly. Math and reading homework will come home on Friday and will be due the following Friday. The spelling lists will also come home on Friday. Thank you for all your support at home.
Hellgate School Board Policy #2430
Homework is a constructive tool in the teaching/learning process when geared to the needs and abilities of students. Purposeful assignments not only enhance student achievement, but also develop self-discipline and associated good working habits. As an extension of the classroom, homework must be planned and organized, must be viewed as purposeful to the student, and should be evaluated and returned to students in a timely manner.
Teachers may give homework to students to aid in the students' educational development. Homework should be an application or an adaptation of a classroom experience, and should not be assigned for disciplinary purposes.
We utilize Standards Based Grading and assess students based on the Common Core published standards.
Standards Based Grading
Students' grades will be based on their understanding of specific concepts. Instead of receiving a letter grade, students receive grades in multiple different learning targets and can see which concepts they understood well and which they need to improve on. Below is the scale that will be used to show student understanding of concepts.
4 Exceeds Grade Level Standard
You demonstrate understanding beyond the standard consistently and independently.
3 Meets Grade Level Standard
You demonstrate understanding of grade level standards consistently and independently.
2 Partially or Progressing with Grade Level Standard
You demonstrate partial understanding of grade level standards with or without support.
1 Does Not Meet Grade Level Standard
You demonstrate minimal (or no) understanding of grade level standards and does not meet grade level standards even with support.