Homework Homeworkshallbeassignedinsuchquantitiesastoprovideadequatetrainingin 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, somethingiswrongwitheitherthenumberofassignmentsreceivedorwithhis/her handling of time, or with the amount of time spent on extracurricular activities. ● 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 ● Providesuitablestudyconditions(desk,light,books,supplies),reservetimefor homework, silence the phone, turn off the television and turn away visitors ● Encourage your children, but avoid any undue pressure ● Beinterestedinwhatyourchildrenaredoing,butdonotdotheirhomeworkfor them ● Understand what the school expects homework to accomplish Incomplete Grades 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 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 turnedin. Theresponsibilityofmakingarrangementsformake-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’steacher. Studentsmustpayforthereplacementofanylostordamaged library materials checked out in their name. Donationsforpurchasingbooksare alwayswelcome;thelibrarystaffhasalistofbookstheschoolwishestoacquire. Book donations are also accepted; however, the library only accepts hardcover books.
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