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CLASSROOM RULES
You have already received a copy of our classroom rules, rewards and consequences. As a class, we have discussed and voted on our classroom rules that students are expected to follow. Students not following rules will result in the child putting the date and the rule broken into the classroom Behavior Book.
The Behavior Book is a notebook that contains a sheet with each child’s name written at the top. The paper will be used as a log; students will enter the date and a description of the problem, whether it’s for behavior or a missed assignment. Each child is allowed the number of entries allowed that was voted upon by the class. If a child enters more than this number, he/she will not be a part of the Check Party at the end of each grading period. Notification to the parents will be made if any problem or concern develops with your child.
Assignments
It is expected that each child will complete seatwork papers in a thorough, neat manner. Ample time is provided for each child to do this. If seatwork is not completed in school, it is the student’s responsibility to complete the assignment either during free time or for homework.
If your child does not hand in work on time, a form will be stapled to the assignment and sent home. This form needs to be signed by you and returned with the completed work. This is to keep you informed of your child’s work habits. If the assignment is not turned in, the student will enter into our class Behavior Book the date and a “missed assignment” statement under his/her name.
All graded work for the week will be sent home weekly in the St. Rita Friday Folder. The signature paper stapled inside the left pocket needs to be signed and returned each Monday. Please return, signed by you, all papers marked “Please fix,” “Please re-do,” etc. If your child corrects his/her mistakes, it will help his/her grade in that subject.
Homework Policy
Generally, your child will have Math, Spelling and Reading homework during the week. Any other homework your child may be doing will come from work not completed in school. Because of individual differences, all students will not complete every assignment during the day. Homework should not exceed more than 30 minutes per night. Please keep in mind that homework is a means to reinforce the concepts learning in school. Please make use of your child’s assignment notebook. Check and sign it nightly, as we take time to write in all assignments at the beginning of each day and review it before we pack up at the end of the day. Any homework not completed or turned in on time will result in a form being sent home to keep the parents alert of their child’s actions. The student will also place the date and a “no homework” statement in the classroom Behavior Book.
Math Homework
Math is to be done at home and checked and signed by a parent and turned in the next day. Math homework is often the familiar “Side B” of our math lesson. However, you may instead see a worksheet reinforcing the new concept taught. Also, please have your child practice his/her math facts five minutes each night! If done consistently, it makes a huge difference in your child’s mastery of facts.
Spelling Homework
The Spelling unit will be discussed and assigned on Mondays. Daily work in spelling is assigned and due the following day. Every Tuesday each word written 3 times each must be turned in. The completed unit is due on Friday as well as the 5 sentence paragraph that is often assigned. Tests will be on Wednesday and Friday (anyone receiving 100% on Wednesday does not have to take the Friday test).
Reading Homework
Reading homework will consist of re-reading the current story and studying/reviewing the corresponding workbook pages or worksheet pages to prepare for the comprehension and vocabulary tests given each Friday (hopefully!). The student can read the story independently, with a sibling or parent, or the parent may read the story to the child. Since many of the stories in the reading anthology are rather long, you may decide to split up the reading over several nights. Any option is acceptable, since reading homework may be given 3 nights a week. Reading together at home is highly encouraged since it leaves a lasting impression from which your child will only benefit. Your child will acquire a love of reading by your interest and cooperation in this area. |
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