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Frequently Asked Questions
This page contains answers to some common questions of students and parents.
1. How do I know what my child has for homework every night?
2. How well in advance will my child know there is an upcoming quiz/test?
3. How much homework do you give per night?
4. If I take a test and don’t like the grade in which I received, can I take a make-up?
How do I know what my child has for homework every night?
Check their agenda. All 5th grade teachers record nightly homework assignments
in their classroom where everyone can see. It's your child's responsibility to develop
a habit of recording their assignments before leaving each teacher's classroom each day.
How well in advance will my child know their is an upcoming quiz/test?
At a minimum, 2 nights, but more likely 4-5 nights in advance. I start the year off
sending home 'alerts' to make you aware of upcoming assessments. You will need
to preview the material that your child will be tested on, sign the bottom showing
awareness of the testing date and return it to school with your child. I wean both
parents and students from these after the year's mid-point, leaving sole responsibility
on your child to let you know when they have an upcoming test.
How much homework do you give per night?
Language Arts/Social Studies
Language Arts homework is given nightly, usually in the form of spelling or grammar practices.
Students are also responsible to read 100 minutes/week for Language Arts.
Social Studies is typically given once/week, but could be more/less.
There will typically be one at home project per marking period.
**Your child should work on homework approximately 50 minutes/per night;
10 minutes per grade level. This may include nightly assignments, studying and
working on projects.
If I take a test and don’t like the grade in which I received,
can I take a make-up?
Typically NO! Life is not about ‘second chances’. I am BIG on teaching life lessons
as well as the curriculum. In the “real world” your expected to be prepared,
advocate for yourself when something is unclear/not understood.
Therefore, put your best foot forward the first time to prevent headaches, heartaches
and the misbelieve that you don't have to put your best foot forward the first time.
Remember...don't give up, give in, or doubt your intellect or capabilities. ALWAYS give it your all!