Each night, your child should expect to have 30-45 minutes of homework, as shown in the St. Thomas More School handbook. Please remember that this amount of time is given for the "average" student, meaning that your child may work for more or less than this amount of time each night, depending on the assignment(s).
Here is a rough outline of the homework to be expected for each day of the week***:
Monday: Make spelling word flashcards (template given), math review (1-2 pages)
Tuesday: Choose 10 spelling words and write each one three times, math review (1-2 pages)
Wednesday: Choose 10 spelling words and write each one in a complete sentence (in other words, show that you understand the word's definition), math review (1-2 pages)
Thursday: Study for spelling test, math review (1-2 pages)
Friday: No homework! :)
It is imperative that students turn in their homework on time. As with every assignment, all late work is worth half credit (exceptions given for excused absences, of course). Because the homework schedule is quite regular, it may be easy to recognize if an assignment has been missed. I assure you that no new concepts will be introduced for homework, unless otherwise requested by students seeking an extra challenge.
I hope that you've all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend...I'll see you around STM very soon.
***Please note: There are often simple religion activities and social studies activities available within various chapters that I will send home as additional homework. It is not my intention to greatly increase the amount of minutes your child spends doing his/her homework. Please contact me if you believe the amount of homework given for your child is impossible for him/her to complete in 45 minutes, and I will make accommodations as needed. Thanks!
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