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Homework Policy for Fourth Grade (SAMPLE STUDENT)

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Homework Policy for Fourth Grade (SAMPLE STUDENT)

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Students should be able to complete their homework on their own, with little to no help from their guardian. Students will be given homework 3-4 times a week. Projects and assignments will be thoughtfully spaced out, in order to not overwhelm students. Homework will not be graded, and students that do not complete it will not receive a consequence. Students that attempt their assignment and turn it in on time will receive a punch on their punchcard. For every ten punches, they will receive a desk pet. On average, assignments should take 20-25 minutes per night. If students are taking much longer than this, or are becoming frustrated, the guardian can mark the assignment with a star, indicating that the student was struggling with this assignment. If a student is completing their homework without a guardian present, they can star their own paper, and write a note to the teacher explaining why. The teacher will go over the homework the next day, and will make sure to note which students had stars, and see if they have any specific questions or concerns.

Homework is most successful for students when they are able to complete it on their own. It should be challenging, but not so hard that they need outside support in order to complete it. Additionally, there is no direct positive correlation between the time students in elementary school spend doing homework, and their test scores. The emphasis should be on the quality of work they are doing, as opposed to the quantity. By only offering rewards instead of consequences, it will increase intrinsic motivation for students and keep a positive outlook towards homework.

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Homework Policy for First Grade: Ava Sahagian and Brianna Bogan

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Homework Policy for First Grade: Ava Sahagian and Brianna Bogan

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Students should complete homework assigned to them personally if given the instruction to do so. This homework will be given in a green folder, and will be checked daily for completion and for parent signature. If needed students are encouraged to reach out to parents or guardians for guidance on areas of confusion only. If there is no one there to assist with the miscommunication the students are encouraged to star the problems and bring them to class for extra clarification. Parents will Assignments and homework are mandatory being that they are only given two times a week (Monday’s and Wednesday’s). These homework assignments will be used to further develop my own standpoint on the major takeaways from the lesson. Homework will be looked at, however not graded intensely. It is okay for there to be mistakes! This is a way for me to see what they need further help on. The homework assignments should look as though the student did it, not the parent. All attempts at homework will be rewarded with the point system. Each point will go towards a goal of 20 in total. Once the child maxes out in the point system they will receive a coupon to head to the sticker center. These stickers are going to be positive reinforcers for the students in their progression of new knowledge. Parents will be encouraged to sit with their children (15 minutes minimum a night) and practice read- aloud and comprehension skills on their own time. This will help assist the teachers with extra hands and eyes at home!

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Homework Policy Fifth Grade - Madison and Sydnee

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Homework Policy Fifth Grade - Madison and Sydnee

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Students are expected to complete their homework independently and be prepared with all the materials they need. There will be a check in at the end of each day to make sure students have all the materials and will have time to write in a planner their homework for the day. Students will be assigned 2 packets of homework a week, to be completed at their own pace. The first packet will be assigned Monday and collected Wednesday and the second will be assigned Wednesday and collected Monday. This allows students to be able to pace themselves and participate in extracurricular activities. Homework should take about 30-35 minutes a night, going no longer than 45 minutes. If students are taking more than 45 minutes they should stop and the guardian or student should write a note or email to the teacher explaining their struggles.

Homework will reflect and reinforce what was modeled and taught in class. If students seem to struggle, let them try and figure it out themselves before helping. Learning is most successful when students do the work on their own, so it is ok for a student to struggle a little. Homework will not be graded but used to provide feedback to student. If a student continues to struggle extra help is available and the teacher can be contacted and can make modifications for the student. There will be no homework on the weekend, since it is a time for family, extracurriculars, and relaxation. If students are assigned a project there will be adequate time for the student to complete at home. There will be a survey sent home to parents each month to check in on how students are doing on their homework and if there are any struggles.

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Students will be given paper copy homework Monday through Thursday every week. They will be given 10 minutes at the end of each day to discuss any questions/concerns and get started with their homework buddy. Homework will not be graded but will be used in order to provide practice and myself with information about how they are doing. When your student comes into the classroom in the morning and they've handed in their assignments I will check them off on my chart and then they will get to put a homework chip into our jar. When the whole class fills up the jar there is a party! They will get ten math questions and read 1-2 chapters of their independent books. The math questions will reflect what we learned that day and shouldn't exceed their abilities. Your children will be responsible for accomplishing their homework on their own, however if there are any issues please write me a message on the back of the page.
Jacqui & Luca

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Homework Policy- Allie T, Emily Tobias, Gianna

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Homework Policy- Allie T, Emily Tobias, Gianna

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Hello parents! I will be talking about our homework policy for 5th grade. Homework will be given about 3-4 times a week, depending on what we get done in school. Sometimes we will have projects which will be the only homework given throughout the week. I will clarify that homework is classified more so as “extra practice” given to the students to help them better understand what we are learning in class. This extra work should be review from what we learned in school, which will also help me understand what the student know and do not know from the lesson. This work should be independent and students should not need help from a parent or guardian as it is not meant to be challenging.

Students will be given 1 worksheet worth of work to complete. This worksheet usually takes around 15-20 minutes. Most of the time, students will have time in school to finish their homework. If students do not finish it in school, they should complete it at home. The next day, we will have a designated time to go over the homework. Students will be instructed to place their homework on their desks. I will go around quickly and check who completed and who did not. The students who did not complete their homework will not be penalized. We will then review the homework and go over the answers. The students who complete their homework every day of the week will get some sort of surprise of their choice at the end of the week!

I will be giving out a survey now for you to complete. This will show me the type of resources you have at home that may affect your child's ability to complete work at home. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time!

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Homework Policy for Third Grade: Jenna, Julia and Camryn

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Homework Policy for Third Grade: Jenna, Julia and Camryn

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Homework is assigned to ensure that students can demonstrate their understanding of class material outside of the classroom and individually. That said, students should be able to complete all of their homework assignments on their own, with limited help from their parent/guardian. Students will be given homework 4 times a week - new assignments will not be assigned on Fridays, unless it is necessary. Homework on Fridays would be considered necessary if a student did not or could not complete a task that was given during class, or they did not complete a homework assignment from a previous night that week. Homework will not be graded for a grade, but it will be graded for completion. If a student regularly does not complete the assigned homework, a note will be sent home to the parents. Homework should take students 20-30 minutes to complete entirely, if it is taking them longer than this, please write a note on it for me. I will take this as I need to further work with your child to ensure they are understanding the material. If a student completes all homework assignments by the end of the quarter, they will be able to go to the Treasure Chest - filled with a variety of goodies that they can choose from. Projects and larger assignments will be limited, but they may require the student to work on them over a weekend. These will be graded for a grade.

I believe homework is important because it is a valuable aid in helping students to make the most of their school experience. Homework in third grade is important with it being assigned to ensure that students’ are understanding the material that is being covered in the classroom. By giving students a positive reinforcement where they receive a reward for completing the homework, it will increase motivation and students will be proud of the work they did. They should find the homework assigned to them to be challenging, but not so challenging that it becomes confusing. The goal is to challenge your children so their knowledge can be expanded. Please never hesitate to reach out if you see that your child is struggling with any type of homework assigned to them - this includes projects and larger assignments as well. I am here to support your child and make sure that they are being successful in the classroom! Also, please reach out if you have any other concerns, I am here for you and your child!

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Homework Policy for Third Grade - Vivian, Stefanie, Lizzie

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Homework Policy for Third Grade - Vivian, Stefanie, Lizzie

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According to the article "How Much Homework Do American Kids Do" (TheAtlantic.com), third graders should have approximately 30 minutes of homework everyday. However, we believe that our students should be able to enjoy their time outside of class without having to worry about homework. The only expectation for our third graders is a minimal of 30 minutes of reading per week, which can vary week by week due to the demands of the class. This way, students can review the material while still enjoying their time off from school. On page 2 of the article "Is Homework Working," it states "And what about those students who will not get help with their homework, simply because the adults at home are unable or unwilling to help? Should those students be penalized for a home environment that does not enforce [their academic success]?" With that being said, we believe that a child's home-life should not affect their performance on assignments based on the availability of the family. We understand that parents are busy and oftentimes working to provide for their families, so our classroom focuses on learning within the classroom rather than homework outside of school. Thus, we are empathetic to different home-life structures and the involvement of parents. We believe that students should not be penalized if their parents are not able to help them with their homework. Our philosophy is that kids should be kids - they should spend time energizing their bodies and minds rather than worrying about homework completion. As teachers, we believe that it's extremely important to stay in contact with parents in order to create an effective support system for the student.

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Hello Parents,

Welcome to open house! I can’t wait to have a successful and productive school year with your children! Tonight I want to discuss some policies regarding homework, and what you should expect throughout the year. Homework can be helpful in some situations but it is not always necessary. I like to assign homework by assessing how much we got done in class and how well the students are comprehending the information. For example, if all students are totally understanding the topic, I would be less likely to assign a homework worksheet that night. On the other hand, if they’re having trouble in class, a simple homework worksheet can help them practice. Homework can also help me assess how well my students are comprehending the information on their own. Homework will be assigned two to three times per week, depending on the week, the lesson, and the topics we are reviewing in class. Students should be able to finish homework without the assistance of their parents. But, if they are unable to do so, they can seek support from a parent or guardian. Homework will not be graded on accuracy; instead, it will be graded on completion. Although it is graded on completion, this is something I want to keep between us. If the students know it is not graded on accuracy, they might speed through it or put in less of an effort. It can be a great assessment tool to see how well they are grasping the concepts! If a student fails to turn in homework on a regular basis, I will notify the parent, to check in and make sure everything is okay. I can’t wait for this year and to help your children gain knowledge and thrive as a student! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. Have a great night!

Best Regards,

Lauren & Sarah

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Homework Policy for Third Grade- Jess, Allie S., and Anusha  

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Homework Policy for Third Grade- Jess, Allie S., and Anusha  

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In my classroom normally I will implement a schedule for when students will have homework. So, Tuesday and Thursdays is their assigned homework days. Unless projects, essays or bigger assignments are approaching I might give them less homework or no additional work to relieve their stress. Additionally, homework will count as completions not grades. Meaning, I will provide feedback and keep track of progress but not penalize them if they got the homework wrong. If a child doesn't hand in any work more than three times I will have a sit down meeting with the student and send an email or call home to make sure everything is okay. Communication is key in my classroom with the student as well with all of your parents. Concerning how much time the homework should be, it should be maximum of 30 minutes on average. Of course if students have accommodations I can implement the work load to fit their accommodations. If the student is struggling at home with the HW. I would appreciate if you could write for put a sticky note on the homework indicating their struggles or possible you could help them find the answer but not the strategy the teacher has taught them. Along with your signature would be great!

Procedure for assigning homework:
Homework will be announced the morning of. written on the white board and discussing during morning announcements. At the end of the day students will take their HW out of their mailboxes and put them in their homework folder and write down in their agenda books.

Awards system: for every assignment/ HW completed in time (unless extenuating circumstances)   they will get a sticker and after receiving 10 stickers in the board they can  accumulate stickers that will equal "class cash". if they receive 5 they can choose from the prize box or 20 they can receive a no HW pass, etc.

Rationale: Homework should be completed for practice and strengthening skills covered in class that is appropriately challenging, not to overwhelm students. We also think that it is important that homework has some kind of value to it so it is encouraged to be completed and not simply seen as busy work, however, it is understandable that students have differing home lives so the policy is flexible and encourages students to work at their comfort level. Homework is primarily for instructional feedback and for the progress of students. By providing positive feedback on students' work and bringing a positive reinforcement of 'class cash,' students are encouraged to complete work and are rewarded for their efforts and attempts on their work and strengthening their skills.