Class & Homework Policy:
Assignments must be turned in on time (exceptions will be made only for family emergencies, illness, etc., with a written note by a parent/guardian).
Assignments must be turned in on time (exceptions will be made only for family emergencies, illness, etc., with a written note by a parent/guardian).
- All assignments must:
- Include first and last name, student #, and the date in the upper right hand corner of assignments
- Show the title or subject of assignment on the first line of the paper
- Be neat and legible
- Display quality work
- If assignments do not meet the above expectations, work will be returned and redone.
- These expectations are to help each student acquire the habit of striving for excellence 100% of the time
- Absent students will be responsible for finding out the assignments for the day(s) he/she missed via Class Historian. Homework may also be requested to be sent down to the office for pick up to ensure missed work is completed.
- Daily homework assignments will be checked for effort/completeness each morning during Morning Business block.
- Independent reading (20 minutes) is part of the students’ daily homework. Students are encouraged to read chapter books at his/her appropriate reading level, and should be finishing at least 2 books per quarter. They are also encouraged to incorporate Non-Fiction Text into their weekly reading. This will help students develop an appreciation of reading and improve their reading skills. To help students read varied genres, they are required to check out 1 Fiction (Chapter Book) & 1 Easy (Picture Book) within their Lexile range, and 1 Non-Fiction book on the topic of their choice each week at library check-out time.
- iReady Reading & Math practice is assigned for nightly homework, but is recommended, not required.
- Assignments will be copied into planners and signed by a parent/guardian every night. This will provide a communication system between school and home on a daily basis.
- Phone calls home will be made if assignments are not being turned in consistently to inform parents of student progress.
- See Ho'okele's Homework Policy