Homework has many purposes.  Children, parents, and educators need to understand the purposes of assignments and work together so that we all try to achieve the same goals.

  Homework allows students to practice skills they are learning in class.

  Homework teaches responsibility, perseverance, and time management.

  Homework develops self-discipline, personal study skills and habits.

  Homework provides parents with a link to their child's school and academic life.

  have good lighting

  be free from distractions (radio, tv, etc.)

  have a large enough working space for books

As parents you can help your child by providing the above items along with:

  setting up a time each night to complete the work

   providing a spot to put the book bag each night so it can easily be located the next morning

  and checking with your child each night by asking questions about his/her work.

The uncompleted assignment must be turned in by the following day or your child will be staying in at recess to finish that assignment.  This is to keep him/her from falling behind.