What children learn in school sometimes needs reinforcement at home. Homework is also a perfect opportunity for parents to get involved with their child’s education. It is recommended that parents set regular times to talk and work with your children on a daily basis. Choose a time and place for your children to work and study. A desk or table in a quiet room with good lighting and no distractions is ideal. Show an interest in their work and especially their achievements at school. Applaud their accomplishments, but also let them know mistakes can be corrected. Help them learn from their mistakes.
Our homework policy at Mohawk Avenue is that homework is assigned at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Homework should not exceed 60 minutes on any given night.
It is the responsibility of the student and the parent(s) to find out what work was missed during an absence and to make the necessary arrangements with teachers for making up the assignments. Homework assignments missed due to an absence of two or more days may be obtained for a student by calling the school office in the morning of the second day of absence. The appropriate teacher will be notified and homework will be available in the main office at the end of the day or the following morning.
*Please be sure to check individual teacher web pages to learn specifics about the homework policy of your child's classroom.