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Homework Policy for Ms. Costello’s
Class
Please
make homework a top priority by scheduling approximately 45-60 minutes each day
for your child to complete their assignments. Try to have your child
work in a neat, clutter free, and quiet environment. Remember structure and
routine are important when scheduling “homework time.”
Homework is a reinforcement
or continuation of what is being done in class and helps prepare students for upcoming
lessons and tests.
It will not be “busy work.” Homework is also important
because it teaches your child to be responsible and helps them develop good
study habits.
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Agenda-
o Each student is responsible
for writing in their agendas on a daily basis, copying
exactly what I have on the board.
o Writing in his/her agenda is
not an option.
Agendas are checked daily.
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Monday
thru Thursday-
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Sometimes they will have long term-projects that might
need to be completed at home.
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20 minutes of reading
every night.
You need to sign their
agenda every night after they have completed their reading.
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Spelling homework every
night. In the spelling notebook on Monday and Tuesdays complete
one activity each night using 10 words.
Wednesday and Thursdays choose two more activities
using twenty words each night.
Try to use a different activity each night.
Friday the children will be tested.
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Everyday Math every night.
I send home a “family letter” at the beginning of each unit explaining what we are
studying and providing a homework answer guide.
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Have your child try it
on their own before giving them help.
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Please do not do it for
them.
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If your child has a lot
of trouble with homework, send a note and I will make time to help him/her with
it.
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The assignments are written
on the white board each day and they are given ample time to write them into their
notebook.
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I will always go over
each assignment and remind students of what they need to bring home.
I also give opportunities to ask questions.
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Often Unfinished in-class work
will be sent home to complete.
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Assignments may be collected and graded.
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Homework is checked everyday and checked off.
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If a student does not have an assignment on the day it is due,
he/she can pass it in by the end of the next school day to earn half credit for
the assignment.
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No credit will be given after this time has passed.
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If this occurs more than once a week, I will call you to work
out a plan.
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If a student is absent, he/she has the number of days absent
to make up the work.
If a student is absent for an extended period of time,
other arrangements may be made.
At the end of the term, all checked homework assignments
will be added up and a grade will be given for homework.
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