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The Lincoln-Titus school community believes that
homework can help students learn and allows parents to know about
their children's education. When parents show an interest in their
child's schoolwork, they teach that learning is valued.
Children
who do more homework, on average, do better in school. And, as
children move up through the grades, homework becomes even more
important to school success.
HOMEWORK
REQUESTS
When a student is absent for several days and a parent wishes for
homework to be sent home with another student, or to be picked up,
a phone call should be made to the school office no later than 9:00
a.m. This will allow our secretaries to make necessary arrangements.
It will give the teacher ample time to prepare a packet as well.
Homework may be picked up from the main office between 2:35 p.m.
and 3:30 p.m.
The Lincoln-Titus Site-Based Team, with input from parents and staff,
developed the following guidelines:
| Grade |
Average Time |
Average
Frequency |
| Kindergarten
|
15
minutes |
Up
to 4 times per week |
| First
|
15-20
minutes |
Up
to 4 times per week |
| Second |
20-30
minutes |
Up
to 4 times per week |
| Third
|
30-45
minutes |
Up
to 4 times per week |
| Fourth |
40-45
minutes |
Up
to 4 times per week |
| Fifth
|
50-60minutes |
Up
to 4 times per week |
TEACHER
EXPECTATIONS
· Homework assignments should be neatly submitted and should
reflect the student's best effort.
· Students are expected to complete assignments according
to directions given.
· Homework assignments should be returned by their due dates.
· Parents should communicate with teachers about any questions
regarding homework.
· Homework will be corrected and returned.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Assignments should be: neat, complete, and handed in on time.
Bring home and return homework materials.
Keep track of due dates for long-term projects.
HOMEWORK RECORDING
| Grade |
Recording
Assignments |
| K-2 |
Teachers
will send assignments sheets home. |
| 3 |
Transition
Year. Students will learn to record their assignments. |
| 4-5 |
Assignments
books will be available through the school store. Students
records their own assignments. |
Your child’s
teacher will send a letter explaining his or her individual homework
policy with regard to:
· types of homework,
· planning for long-term and short-term assignments,
· required independent reading in grades 3-5,
· consequences for failure to do homework.
PARENTAL
ROLES
· Be aware of teacher expectations.
· Encourage your child to complete assignments as neatly
and carefully as possible.
· Offer assistance only when necessary. The child is responsible
for the assignment, not the parent.
· Check assignments daily.
· Communicate to the teacher any questions or concerns
about homework.
· Have necessary supplies available.
HOMEWORK
TIPS FOR PARENTS
· Set up a study area with minimal distractions to help
your child remain focused.
· Establish homework as part of a daily routine to encourage
your child to develop good work habits.
· Motivate your child with praise. This will go further
than punishment in achieving satisfactory goals.
Encourage reading and studying daily.
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