Parent Involvement

Homework is intended to extend, re-enforce, or prepare for skills and knowledge learned in school and is often discussed in class the day it is due. Therefore it is imperative that it is completed on time and parents should be involved.

Parents can be involved in their students work by helping develop strong study habits. This includes providing a quiet, comfortable place to do homework that is free from distractions such as siblings, pets, TV and other interruptions. Parents should encourage use of student’s planners (assignment books) and check that assignments are completed on time. Parents can be very helpful with helping organization of their student’s binder and book bag.

Developing these skill is often as important as actually completing the homework assignment and parents can help their children master these life long study habits. Do not miss reading more on study skills at the link on my homework page!

  • Provide a quiet, comfortable place to do homework that is free from distractions. Sometimes their room is NOT the best place!
  • Check that your child is doing their work!You may monitor your child's science assignments and academic progress by viewing the planner your child should be maintaining, and comparing it to my homework web page. Assignments are given on Friday for the following week. Your signature on their Study Guide and Test is an acknowledgement that you have reviewed their assignments and grades to date.
  • Encourage your child to develop habits of responsibility and good study skills. Grades are often a reflection of a student's ability to follow directions (both written and oral) and turn in assignments on time. If your child is doing poorly, it is almost certainly due to deficiency in one or more of these areas.
  • Encourage your child to be responsible and turn in all work on time! Late assignments lose points…20% for day 1 and another 20% for day 2. While the assignment MUST be done, they will only earn 1 point for work more than 2 days late. In later years, many teachers will give no credit for late work, thus students need to develop habits of responsibility and organization now.
  • Encourage your child to do extra credit! I have a liberal extra credit policy, and bonus work has been offered to all the students interested in raising their grade. Ask about “Science in the News”!
  • Encourage your child to come for tutoring--I want them to succeed! I am available for tutoring on a daily basis during lunch and after school on Thursday. If Thursday does not work, please set up an appointment for Wednesday or Friday. (Monday is our staff meeting, Tuesday & Wednesday, I teach after school classes in science and technology.)

Please feel free to email me if you have a question or concern. You may also call me at 858-566-1996.