Homework Homework shall be assigned in such quantities as to provide adequate training in independent study and in practicing the skills covered in the classroom, but without significantly impacting non-academic activities or meeting a healthy bedtime hour. As a general rule, homework will not be assigned in kindergarten, will be given primarily to reinforce reading and/or math skills in first grade, and will be given sparingly in second grade. If a student consistently has difficulty in this area, something is wrong with either the number of assignments received or with his/her handling of time, or with the amount of time spent on extracurricular activities. Homework is given for the following purposes: • To provide essential practice in needed skills • To train students in good work habits • To afford opportunities for increasing self-direction • To enrich and extend school experiences • To help students learn to budget their time • To promote growth in responsibility Parents can encourage good homework habits by the following methods: • Cooperate with the school in making homework effective • Provide suitable study conditions (desk, light, books, supplies), reserve time for homework, silence the phone, turn off the television and turn away visitors • Encourage your children, but avoid any undue pressure • Be interested in what your children are doing, but do not do their homework for them • Understand what the school expects homework to accomplish Incomplete Grades A student receives an incomplete grade when, due to various circumstances, he/she does not earn a grade in a subject because of work that has not been completed or turned in. The responsibility of making arrangements for make-up work belongs to the parents. Incomplete grades must be made up within a reasonable period of time agreed to by the Principal. Library No books are to be taken from the library unless checked out through the student’s teacher. Students must pay for the replacement of any lost or damaged library materials checked out in their name. Donations for purchasing books are always welcome; the library staff has a list of books the school wishes to acquire. Book donations are also accepted; however the library only accepts hardcover books.
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