The purpose of homework is threefold:
1.To help the student attain information needed before a unit of study, such as new vocabulary.
2. To have independent practice of a concept learned that day.
3. To review learned information to prepare for tests and quizzes.
The completion of homework is a requirement for all students. To receive full credit, the student must:
1. Follow the directions
2. Have the worked completely and neatly done to the best of his/her ability. Math homework must be completed in pencil. All other homework must be completed in blue or black pen, pencil (print or cursive) or may be typed. All homework must be properly labeled and done neatly to the student’s best ability to receive full credit.
3. Turn in the work when it is due. Work will be accepted the following day for half credit. No credit will be given after that time.
Students will receive a “homework check” for any missing or incomplete assignment. Three “homework checks” in any trimester (12 weeks) will result in an after school “Choices Planning” session.
These sessions are from 3:00 – 3:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. During this time, students work on responsibility and problem solving skills.
If your child needs to stay after school, you will be notified in writing and asked to return the signed form. This keeps you informed about your child’s homework completion and lets us know that you are aware of the after school session and will provide transportation home.
A student/parent conference will be scheduled any time a student receives more than 6 “homework checks” in a trimester.
Absences – See pg. 4 of the student assignment book for school policy.
1. If a student is absent 3 or more days, make-up work may be picked up after 3pm. This is arranged by calling the main office.
2. For absences of one or two days, check www.schoolnotes.com/60532/heroes.html and ask a teammate to collect needed materials and books. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for make-up work and turn it in on time.
Check your assignment notebook and materials as soon as you get home!!
It is also a good idea to check www.schoolnotes.com/60532/heroes.html
If something is missing you will have time to solve the problem.
It is THE STUDENT’S responsibility to ask for make-up work and turn it in on time!!
1. Return to school – the school is usually unlocked until about 5:00 due to sports activities
2. Borrow the book from a teammate (be sure to return it)
3. Go to Nichols Library – all of our textbooks can be found in the reference section
Missing Worksheet or Handout
1. Return to school to get it.
2. Borrow a team mate’s and make a copy - * if your team mate has already filled in the answers, ask your parent to make 1 copy, white out the answers, then make a 2nd blank copy for you.
Questions about the assignment
1. All assignments are listed daily on www.schoolnotes.com/60532/heroes.html
1. Try calling up to 3 team mates to see if they can help you. *Do not call anyone after 8:30 p.m.!!
*Place all work, books and materials in your backpack the night before and set it by the door. Homework left at home is the same as homework not done, and will earn you a “homework check”.
Check your assignment notebook and materials as soon as you get home!! If something is missing you will have time to solve the problem.
1. Return to school – the school is usually unlocked until about 5:00 due to sports activities
2. Borrow the book from a team mate (be sure to return it)
3. Go to Nichols Library – all of our textbooks can be found in the reference section
Missing Worksheet or Handout
1. Return to school to get it
2. Borrow a team mate’s and make a copy - * if your team mate has already filled in the answers, have your parent make 1 copy, white out the answers, then make a 2nd blank copy for you.
Questions about the assignment
1. Try calling up to 3 team mates to see if they can help you. *Do not call anyone after 8:30 pm!!
2. Make your best guess at the answer and ask your teacher for help the next day. DON’T LEAVE ANYTHING BLANK – ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE COMPLETED TO AVOID A “HOME WORK CHECK”!! (notes from parents will not get you out of a homework check)
Remember – 3 “homework checks” = a detention beginning Sept. 9th
3. Math homework must be completed in pencil, all other homework must be completed in erasable pen (print or cursive), or may be typed. All homework must be properly labeled and done neatly to the student’s best ability to receive full credit.
4. The Homework Center is open every Monday through Thursday until 4pm in the LRC. Teachers and peer tutors are available for assistance. Permission slips are available in the front office.
*Place all work, books and materials in your backpack the night before and set it by the door. Homework left at home is the same as homework not done, and will earn you a “homework check.
Absences
1. You will be given one day for each day of absence to make up work.
2. If you are absent 3 or more days, make-up work may be picked up after 3pm by having a parent call the office.
3. For absences of one or two days, it is recommended that a team mate /neighbor collect needed materials and books, or the you may wait until you return to school. It is YOUR responsibility to ask for make-up work and turn it in on time!!
If you stay organized and complete all assignments to the best of your ability, We guarantee that you will do very well in 6th grade this year.
Last updated: 10/03/2007