St. Walter - 2nd Grade at 11741 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 US - Homework Policy

A. Homework is usually twenty minutes of supplemental work. This can consists of assignments to reinforce subject matter. B. If there is no written work for an evening, I would suggest one of the following activities: a. Silent Reading / Oral Reading b. Flash Cards – reinforcing math facts in addition / subtraction c. Practice Spelling words in weekly units by having your child: 1. Read the word silently. 2. Say the word orally. 3. Spell the word orally. 4. Write the word. C. The home environment is very important when a child is working on his / her assignments. I would like to suggest the following: a. Assign a specific place in the home where homework can be done every night. b. Allow a certain time of the afternoon or evening for completing homework. c. It is very difficult for a child to concentrate when distracting noises are around such as television, phone, etc… Your child should have a quiet atmosphere where there are no interruptions. D. Absences – If your child is absent, he / she is responsible for the work missed. If the absence is longer, a request for the assignments can be made through the office. E. Missing Assignments – If a child does not complete a homework assignment, I would ask you to write a brief note explaining the reason why. The assignment will be due the next day. If there is no note, the assignment will be considered unexcused.

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