Homework

Get your child in the “homework habit." Homework is a valuable part of the student’s instructional program and is the bridge between school and home.

You can expect that your child will have homework every night. These assignments provide opportunities for students to reinforce skills learned in the classroom, accept responsibility, develop good study habits, learn time management skills in planning and meeting deadlines, learn to use resources outside of school, and share information with parents about what has been learned.

Each middle school student is required to use a student AGENDA, which is provided by the school. Daily completion of the Agenda helps students to become more organized and turn work in on time. It also helps keep parents informed about daily assignments.

How can you help as a parent?

• Check your child’s Agenda each night. Talk about school.
• Set side a specific time for study. This is one of the most effective strategies for homework completion.
• Talk to your child about assignments and projects. Help them plan their time.
• Encourage your child to take responsibility for homework.
• Assure that homework is complete and done neatly.
• Help your child learn how to find information from a variety of sources.
• Follow up. Was the homework turned in?
• Contact your child’s teachers with questions or concerns.

Your child will benefit from your involvement and support.