Policies
Homework Policy
The third grade team has worked to create a cohesive homework plan that will be implemented across the grade level.
District policy states that nightly homework for the average third grader should take approximately 30 minutes each night in addition to the 20-30 minutes suggested for nightly reading. At the third grade level, we have determined that this time would be most effectively spent on weekly assigned review sheets, learning basic math facts, practicing for weekly spelling tests and independent reading.
Below is a list of possible homework assignments and a recommended guideline for study times:
• individual reading practice (nightly 20-30 min)
• study basic math facts (nightly 5-10 min. – until memorized)
• weekly homework (time will vary)
As always, communication with your child’s teacher is encouraged if there are issues or questions regarding homework.
Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to follow the Bel Aire School rules at all times. Please review the school’s Student Handbook for more information.
Rewards
Students give, or are given, positive affirmations when they make good choices, show appropriate behavior, or go out of their way to follow the Mosaic Values. Affirmations may be “Caught Being Good” slips or other classroom recognition. Students’ intrinsic motivation is developed and encouraged.
Consequences
Consequences for inappropriate behavior or choices depend on the severity of the incident and are as follows:
Minor offenses (ex: disrupting classroom activities or off-task): Student is given a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the student is given an additional warning. If the behavior still continues, the student receives a STOP and the parent is notified.
Major offenses (ex: teasing, bullying, or any other malicious, intentionally harmful or dangerous activity): immediate CITATION and parent notification.
NOTE: The third STOP in one trimester equals a CITATION. All CITATIONS will result in a loss of privileges, including, but not limited to multiple lunch recesses, field trips, school assemblies, and classroom parties. The teacher and/or principal determine each privilege. Please carefully review the school’s handbook.
The third grade team has worked to create a cohesive homework plan that will be implemented across the grade level.
District policy states that nightly homework for the average third grader should take approximately 30 minutes each night in addition to the 20-30 minutes suggested for nightly reading. At the third grade level, we have determined that this time would be most effectively spent on weekly assigned review sheets, learning basic math facts, practicing for weekly spelling tests and independent reading.
Below is a list of possible homework assignments and a recommended guideline for study times:
• individual reading practice (nightly 20-30 min)
• study basic math facts (nightly 5-10 min. – until memorized)
• weekly homework (time will vary)
As always, communication with your child’s teacher is encouraged if there are issues or questions regarding homework.
Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to follow the Bel Aire School rules at all times. Please review the school’s Student Handbook for more information.
Rewards
Students give, or are given, positive affirmations when they make good choices, show appropriate behavior, or go out of their way to follow the Mosaic Values. Affirmations may be “Caught Being Good” slips or other classroom recognition. Students’ intrinsic motivation is developed and encouraged.
Consequences
Consequences for inappropriate behavior or choices depend on the severity of the incident and are as follows:
Minor offenses (ex: disrupting classroom activities or off-task): Student is given a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the student is given an additional warning. If the behavior still continues, the student receives a STOP and the parent is notified.
Major offenses (ex: teasing, bullying, or any other malicious, intentionally harmful or dangerous activity): immediate CITATION and parent notification.
NOTE: The third STOP in one trimester equals a CITATION. All CITATIONS will result in a loss of privileges, including, but not limited to multiple lunch recesses, field trips, school assemblies, and classroom parties. The teacher and/or principal determine each privilege. Please carefully review the school’s handbook.
