Common use of HOMEWORK GUIDELINES Clause in Contracts

HOMEWORK GUIDELINES. Professional research indicates that effective homework practices at the elementary school level will yield: • Improved student speed and accuracy of skills • Improved student maintenance of skills • Improved student responsibility and time management • Improved long term student achievement • Improved communication between child and parent regarding school • Improved communication between home and school Parents, teachers, and students need to work together to ensure a successful homework experience. Teachers will: • Review and provide feedback for homework • Provide variety in homework assignments: review, practice, and enrichment • Provide expectations for work quality and due dates • Individualize homework assignments when necessary • Post assignments on classroom assignment boards Students will: ● Have the responsibility to complete the assignment and return the completed assignment to school ● Have the responsibility of communicating any confusion regarding the assignment to teachers ● Clearly communicate homework assignments to parents Parents will: • Understand the responsibility of homework rests with the child • Provide support when asked by the child • Communicate concerns regarding student needs/frustrations to the teacher • Provide a quiet study area for the child ILLNESS AND INJURY While complete medical care cannot be provided, most of the common accidents that occur can be handled. If you are sick during the day, you must see the student office to get permission to go home. If a student misses 5 consecutive days of school, the student must either return to school or be evaluated by a physician. If absenteeism becomes excessive, medical excuses from the physician may be requested by the school for the student’s absence to be excused. Any injury that happens while at school must be reported to the student office immediately. If you become ill during the school day, let your teacher know and report to the student office.

HOMEWORK GUIDELINES. Professional research indicates that effective homework practices at the elementary school level will yield: • Improved student speed and accuracy of skills • Improved student maintenance of skills • Improved student responsibility and time management • Improved long term student achievement • Improved communication between child and parent regarding school • Improved communication between home and school Parents, teachers, and students need to work together to ensure a successful homework experience. Teachers will: • Review and provide feedback for homework • Provide variety in homework assignments: review, practice, and enrichment • Provide expectations for work quality and due dates • Individualize homework assignments when necessary • Post assignments on classroom assignment boards Students will: ● Have the responsibility to complete the assignment and return the completed assignment to school ● Have the responsibility of communicating any confusion regarding the assignment to teachers ● Clearly communicate homework assignments to parents Parents will: • Understand the responsibility of homework rests with the child • Provide support when asked by the child • Communicate concerns regarding student needs/frustrations to the teacher • Provide a quiet study area for the child ILLNESS AND INJURY While complete medical care cannot be provided, most of the common accidents that occur can be handled. If you are sick during the day, you must see the nurse if available, or the student office to get permission to go home. Any injury that happens while at school must be reported to the student office immediately. If you become ill during the school day, let your teacher know and report to the student office. If a student misses 5 consecutive days of school, the student must either return to school or be evaluated by a physician. If absenteeism becomes excessive, medical excuses from the physician may be requested by the school for the student’s absence to be excused. Any injury that happens while at school must be reported to INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS Snow day make up is scheduled in the student office immediatelydistrict calendar. If you become ill during additional snow makeup days are needed, they will follow the last scheduled day of student classes. LABELING ALL POSSESSIONS Parents are encouraged to label all of their child’s school day, let supplies. It is especially important to label your teacher know child’s outerwear and report to the student officeextra tennis shoes (for physical education classes).