Homework Policy

In 3^rd grade, students will receive about 30 minutes of homework a night. This does not include, studying for tests, finishing special projects or completing class work.  Homework will usually consist of a math page, history or science assignment, handwriting page, and spelling or grammar work. Along with 30 minutes of homework, students are also expected to read or be read to for 20 minutes every day. The goal in third grade is to guide students in being responsible for their own homework. Students are required to record their own homework in their assignment books. 

At times, students may come home with more work than what may be listed in their assignment books. The reason for this is that some students may choose not to spend their class time wisely. It is important for students to take responsibility for their work. In this unlikely circumstance, unfinished class work may be sent home as homework. If a student does not understand the work assigned in class and therefore does not complete it, I will do my best to reteach it and the assignment will not be sent home as homework. 

Homework will be given Monday-Thursday, and very rarely over the weekend. Unless otherwise noted, assignments will be due the following morning.  I, along with the help of student assistants, will check for homework completion. I will make the judgment call on the following point system. 

Homework points work as follows:

Points
2	Assignment shows effort, is completed neatly, and handed in on time.
1	Assignment is incomplete or clearly no effort is shown. Assignment is late and returned completed next day.
0	Assignment is missing/never handed in late assignment is not returned completed.

If a student misses an assignment, a “Missing Assignment Slip” will be sent home. If a student makes up the assignment by the following day they will be given 1 point.

These points will be recorded and used for homework grades on report cards and to determine monthly participation in our homework reward system-Homework Club. Students must get 2 points for every homework assignment (with the exception of one assignment marked with a 1) to participate. If students remain in Homework Club all month, they will have the opportunity receive an extra surprise incentive.