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Classroom Homework Policy |
| Mrs. Acosta
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| Please read the following carefully to answer any questions you may have regarding homework that will be |
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| Purpose: |
| To provide review, reinforcement, or enrichment |
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| To develop writing, thinking, and study skills |
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| To prepare for assessment of content and skills |
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| To enhance student responsibility and independence |
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| Student Responsibilities: | Student's best effort on each assignment |
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| Completed assignments handed in on time |
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| Neat and legible writing |
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| Completion of make-up work if absent or out of classroom |
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| Use of student planner daily in all subjects |
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| Parent Responsibilities: | Make homework a top priority in your home |
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| Provide the necessary supplies |
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| Provide a quiet environment |
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| Set aside a certain time each day for homework |
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| Provide praise and support, but step back and allow your child to do the work |
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| Initial the student planner and/or each assignment |
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| Schedule/Timing: | Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday nights |
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| Homework should take about 45 minutes to an hour to complete |
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| Policy-Consequences: | A 3 strike system is used for incomplete assignments in each subject area. All strikes are erased monthly. Strikes may result in loss of recess, classroom privileges, preferred time activities, or even field trips
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| If there is a legitimate reason for an unfinished assigment, please send a
signed note stating the reason for it. Illness is definitely a legitimate reason.
All missed work must be made up by the student. |
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| Rewards: |
| Positive verbal or written comments |
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| Homeworkopoly
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| Additional classroom privileges |
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| Award box selection |
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| Contact: |
| Please feel free to call or e-mail me at school if you have any |
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| questions concerning your child and his/her education. Thank you for your |
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| concern, cooperation and the privilege of sharing this year with your child. |
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| School - 760 757-0337
friendlyteacher_45@yahoo.com
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| I have read and discussed this homework policy with my child: |
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| Signature: ______________________________________ | Date: | __________________________ |
