Our homework policy was updated in the Spring of 2017 by a team of parents, teachers and administrators. The policy is based on current research in education. If you have questions about this policy, please contact the school principal. Your child’s teacher will send home your child’s grade level homework policy at the beginning of the school year.
Practicing what a student learned in school to enforce newly learned skills Preparation activities to help a student get ready for the learning that will happen in school Extension activities that are longer or continuing projects that parallel the learning that is happening in school
Homework Help Suggestions for Parents Encourage and praise your child for their hard work, effort and completion of their homework Have a specific time and place each day or night for doing homework Take advantage of the Basalt Regional Public Library homework help sessions and tutoring resources Call and ask to meet with the teacher when you have questions or concerns about your child’s learning and/or homework Turn off TV, computers, or other distractions Don’t allow phone use during homework time Have supplies available: pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, books, dictionaries, markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc. Eat dinner or a healthy snack first - for energy! Drink water to improve cognitive functions
Important Things to Remember When Working With Your Child on Homework Help your child by demonstrating a positive attitude Model or let your child see you using skills in reading, writing, and math Talk to your child about using these skills Look over your child’s homework Don’t do your child’s homework for him or her Don’t get angry over any homework assignment Contact your child’s teacher with concerns