Homework+Policy+and+Schedule

Homework is an important bridge between school and home. Every student in Prince George’s County is required to complete homework every day. In order for you child to be successful in 2nd grade they must complete homework on a daily basis in spelling, math and reading.
 * Homework**

__Reading__ The most successful students read every day. Students are to read every night for 20 minutes. They must then write the title and author on their reading homework calendar (located in their homework folder). Students must also complete an example of the current reading strategy every day. **Please make sure you initial their calendar every night after your student has read.**

__Math__ Your student will have an assignment every night in math. Typically, they will have a math worksheet that will contain a review of the lesson from that day and a review of previously taught lessons. When your student has a math test, in class, they will not have a worksheet. However, it is expected that they practice their addition and subtraction math facts for 15 minutes.

__Spelling__ Spelling homework rotates on a six day cycle, along with the reading calendar. On the first day of a new story each student will receive a Tic-Tac-Toe board. The board will include activities that require students to practice a variety of skills including writing sentences, phonics, and current skills being taught in the classroom. Students are required to complete three in a row and must use the center square. Work should be completed in their homework journals or emailed to me, and submitted by the date on the Tic-Tac-Toe board and listed in their agenda book. Parents must initial inside each square that their child completed. The board must be returned with the work and signatures by the due date.

Due Wednesday, September 14

Test on October 12

__Social Studies and S ____cience __ Once or twice a week students will be required to complete homework in science and social studies. Homework will be directly related to current instruction in the classroom. The type of homework will vary and may include worksheets, readings, and/or projects. If reading is assigned, including a worksheet that requires reading a passage, it may be used as part of the students reading log. Your child’s agenda book will continue to be the most up-to-date source of accurate homework information.

Your student will copy their homework into an agenda book every day. They will be bringing their book home for you to review and **sign daily**. Any questions you have for me may be written in the agenda book also.

__**Schedule**__ Our schedule for the year.