Homework Policy

Assigned each night Monday—Thursday.
Between 45 minutes to an hour each night.
Assignments will receive two grades:
- A homework grade that counts as 10%
- A performance grade that counts as 30%
I am available upon request for extra help.
All work should meet quality standards.

It is the responsibility of each student to copy down the homework, either on a homework sheet or in a homework book, assignments as they are provided to them. .

Helping the Disorganized Child

1. Talk to the teacher about the homework policy - How long should it take your child to complete the assignments? How much does the teacher want you to be involved?

2. Customize homework rules - Personalities, temperaments, and academic needs vary and it's smart to take them into account when planning your strategy. Consider your child's most productive time, as well as the best place to work. Maybe you couldn't concentrate unless you sat at a desk in a soundproof room, but your child may be perfectly focused sprawled on the bed with music playing. Similarly, your daydreamer may need structure and precise rules ("Finish the math now, then you can play video games"), while another child may need to kick around a soccer ball before buckling down. Some families find that not allowing any phone interruptions (unless they are homework-related) or TV Monday through Thursday sets the proper tone. Of course, that means you can't watch either. Whatever routine and rules you set, stick to them.

3. Show your child how to use a planbook or calendar to write down assignments on a daily, weekly, and/or long-term basis. Pick a time every week to go over the upcoming schedule so your child is aware of commitments and learns to budget time accordingly and break large projects into manageable chunks. Ask your child to estimate how long each assignment will take before beginning. Then take note of how long it actually took, so your child learns to gauge workflow.

4. Establish a workspace where your child can be relatively undisturbed and undistracted. Keep TV sets and computers out of the bedroom so you can monitor screen time. Make sure you're well stocked with school supplies so your child doesn't waste valuable time running around the house searching for a specific item.