Homework

 

In fifth grade, there is not a lot of “assigned homework”, however, 

if a student does not use his/her time wisely in class, they may need to 

take work home.  One thing we really try to work on is RESPONSIBILITY.  

Therefore, I will be keeping track of late or missing assignments 

throughout the year.  If your child fails to turn something in by the due 

date, you will see a “Late sticker” in his/her assignment notebook 

indicating what the assignment was and when it was due. Please sign this 

sticker to indicate you have received this information and are aware that 

your child is missing something.  Sometimes students will complete the 

assignment later in the day during some extra time they may have, which is 

great. However, since it was still late, you will still see the sticker so everyone

is on the same page.

 It is important for your child to start being responsible in this 

area because as they move up to middle school and beyond, late or missing 

assignments can be counted as “0”s and will affect their grades.

Students are also expected to read a book of their choice at least 20 minutes each 

day at home. If you ever have any questions or concerns with 

your child’s work, don’t hesitate to contact me! 

 

Homework Policy/Absences:

 

Obviously we hope your child is in school as much possible, but in the 

event that your child is sick, homework for the day will be available, 

however, it is NOT necessary to make a trip to school that day.  Your 

child can get the homework the next day and have extra time to complete 

it. If your child has an extended illness and you would like to pick up 

some work, please notify me AS EARLY in the day as possible so I have time 

to prepare their work.  

With regard to vacations, it is my policy not to prepare homework ahead of

time.  Lesson plans change on a daily basis throughout the week and it is

difficult to predict what we will actually complete.  Your child will be

given a detailed list of homework when they return and will have the same

amount of days that they missed PLUS ONE to complete it.  Always notify 

the office of any absences, whether it is illness or vacation.  

 

Thanks for your support in this area.