Teacher Expectations
-Post homework on Fridays
-Mark down students who have / have not handed in completed homework on Thursdays -Check for parent signatures -Give personalized spelling test -Respond to emails within 48hours |
Student Expectations
-Do 10 minutes of homework daily -Read instructions carefully -Hand in homework book on Thursdays -Take Homework book home on Fridays -Communicate with teacher AND parents if homework is too difficult/easy -Personalize learning by working in the "just right for me" spelling group |
Parent Expectations
-Read instructions to child -Ensure homework is complete correctly -Sign and date homework check -Mark spelling tests -Email teacher if homework is too difficult/easy |
Teacher Expectations
-Read aloud book of the month the first week of the month -Discuss specific task for the month -Assign numbered bags to students -Ensure all materials are present and returned -Hand the bin to the next teacher with a complete set of materials and bags at the end of the month |
Student Expectations
-Read the character book of the month WITH your parents -complete specific task WITH parents -return finished product to the hand in pile on the shelf beside teacher's chair -return bag of ALL materials to the white bin and notify teacher your bag has been returned |
Parent Expectations
-Read instructions in the character education bag WITH your child -Read the book of the month WITH your child -Complete task WITH your child -Ensure ALL materials are placed back inside of the bag -Help remind child to put the bag in their backpacks to return to school |