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2.6.1 Frequency and Average Amount of
Homework |
As a general rule, all Kinoshita students will
have homework assigned three-four nights a week to reinforce
academic standards being taught. In addition, students will be
expected to read independently or have parents read to them for
approximately 30 minutes five days per week. This may be completed
during the after school Silent Reading program.
Recommended time allocations for assigned
homework (outside of silent reading):
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Minutes |
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Kindergarten and First Grade |
10-20 |
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Second and Third Grade |
20-30 |
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Fourth and Fifth Grade |
40-50 |
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2.6.2 Grade Weight of Homework |
Homework grades will reflect both academic and
effort grading, as delineated on the report card. The weight of any
individual assignment will be determined by the classroom teacher or
grade level team, depending on the nature of the assignment. |
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2.6.3 Homework Make-Up Procedures |
Illness/Excused Absences: Students will
be given an appropriate amount of time to make-up the work based on
the reason for their absence and the amount of work they are capable
of doing in consideration of their absence at the discretion of the
classroom teacher.
Late Work: Students will be encouraged
to turn-in late or missing homework with at least partial credit
given for work that is handed in within a reasonable time period.
Consequences for chronic missing or late
work may include recess detention, denial of special classroom
privileges, daily contract, parent conferences, or referral to the
principal. Also, effort grades on the report card will reflect
homework completion. |
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2.6.4 Guidelines for Appropriate Parent
Involvement in Homework |
Listed below are guidelines for parent
involvement:
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Establish a quiet environment and regular
time for homework each day. |
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Provide the necessary supplies, such as
pencils, paper, dictionary, crayons, etc. |
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Encourage students to do their best work
possible. Offer praise for a job well done. |
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Show interest by asking questions such as
“What is the assignment about?” |
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Offer to help with instructions or answer
questions. |
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Check that assignments are complete and
neatly done, and then initial the binder. |
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Establish consequences for not completing homework. |
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2.6.5 Means by Which Parents Will Be
Informed about Expectations |
Each student in third-fifth grade will receive
a Reminder Binder with a section explaining specific homework
guidelines and expectations. Parents will also be informed about
homework procedures by teachers during Back to School Night, at
conferences, and through written communication from individual
teachers and the school. |
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2.6.6 In School Procedures to Teach Study
Habits
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Teachers will teach study skills such as time
management, use and review of prior knowledge, graphic organizers,
outlining, and agendas to assist students with homework
assignments. Prior to homework being assigned, teachers will model
procedures and provide guided practice to ensure that students
understand the expectations for the assignment. |
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2.6.7 Access to Resources, Materials,
Assistance/Support |
It will be the teacher’s responsibility to
ensure that students have access to resources, materials and support
needed to complete a homework assignment. Modification of
assignments on an individual student basis may be needed for some
homework assignments. |
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2.6.8 Coordination of Assignments, Tests
Among Teachers |
Planning of homework assignments will be part
of individual and team planning to ensure assignments are
standards-based, purposeful and consistent. |
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2.6.9 Procedures for Informing Students of
Link Between Homework Assignment and Standards |
As with all assignments, teachers will be sure
that students understand the relationship between a homework
assignment and the individual objectives and overall curriculum
goals of the content standard(s) to which the assignment is linked. |
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2.6.10 Guidelines for Student Success in
Homework Completion |
To successfully complete homework, students
should:
| Listen carefully to all directions
regarding homework. |
| Ask questions if the assignments are not
clear. |
| Keep a Reminder Binder of all assignments,
including due dates and other specific requirements. Take home
all necessary materials. |
| Have a definite time and space for study,
free from distractions. |
| Budget time wisely. Begin assignments
promptly and turn them in when due. |
| Strive for best results. Work
independently unless help is needed. |
| Make up any work missed. |
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