•As fifth graders, the students are role models to the 4th grade students and each other. I expect each student will demonstrate respect for the Dale Street community at all times.
•All Dale Street School policies can be found online in the student handbook.
•Mrs. Cowell’s classroom expectations…
–No flip-chart! My goal is for the children to feel that I trust them to make smart decisions within the classroom. In the case a child does not follow my rules there will be a “three strikes and you’re out” policy. #1- verbal warning, #2 miss recess/ meet with me to discuss behavior, #3 call home to parent and 3 missed recesses, anything further will result in parent conference (with child too) and detention.
–Missing homework: Students are expected to bring their homework & agenda EVERY day and on time. If not, he/she must sign the homework book (there is a space for the reason why the homework is missing. I believe that it is important for the students to understand the reason why in hopes that they will not make the same mistake twice). If a students misses homework 2+ times in one week, they must sign the book and stay in for recess to complete the assignment. **If the assignment has been completed at home, they will still re-do the assignment. Please do not bring in the assignment during the day as it is each student’s responsibility to pack it. Thank you!**
•Missing 3 assignments in a row= teacher detention (parents will be notified in writing before the detention is held)
I promise to keep you informed immediately if your child misses too many assignments. Missing homework will never come as a surprise at conference/ report card time.
Homework Q&A...
- Who is responsible for homework?
* It is the student’s responsibility- not the guardians. Guardians have already passed 5th grade. :0)
- What does Mrs. Cowell always say about homework??
* STUDENT-ATHLETE (insert any word here: actor, musician, etc.)… the word “student” comes first for a reason. It is a privilege to do an extra curricular activity after school.
- Why give homework?
•Reinforces what is learned in class
•Prepares students for upcoming lessons
•Extends & generalizes concepts
•Teaches responsibility
•Helps students develop positive study/ work habits
–When is it given in Mrs. Cowell's room? Monday-Thursday
•Homework should not take longer than 50-60 minutes (on average) each night- This does not include studying for tests and long-range projects.
•Spelling tests- Friday
–What is expected?
•Best work! I expect homework to be neat and complete.
•I would much rather a child get a page wrong and try rather than skip!
•Students should try on their own FIRST, and only ask for help once they have given their best effort.
–Parent involvement?
•Parents are the KEY to making homework a positive experience. Please make homework a top priority, provide the necessary supplies, maintain a quiet environment free of distractions (TV., siblings, etc…), set daily homework times and expectations, and contact me should there be any problems.
•Help your child if a problem arises, but only if your child has tried his/her best to solve it on his/her own first. Make sure that your child has read the directions prior to completing the assignment.
•Parents should never do the homework for the child. It is important for me to see where he/she may be having problems. If you do help- jot down a note for me so I know too.
•All Dale Street School policies can be found online in the student handbook.
•Mrs. Cowell’s classroom expectations…
–No flip-chart! My goal is for the children to feel that I trust them to make smart decisions within the classroom. In the case a child does not follow my rules there will be a “three strikes and you’re out” policy. #1- verbal warning, #2 miss recess/ meet with me to discuss behavior, #3 call home to parent and 3 missed recesses, anything further will result in parent conference (with child too) and detention.
–Missing homework: Students are expected to bring their homework & agenda EVERY day and on time. If not, he/she must sign the homework book (there is a space for the reason why the homework is missing. I believe that it is important for the students to understand the reason why in hopes that they will not make the same mistake twice). If a students misses homework 2+ times in one week, they must sign the book and stay in for recess to complete the assignment. **If the assignment has been completed at home, they will still re-do the assignment. Please do not bring in the assignment during the day as it is each student’s responsibility to pack it. Thank you!**
•Missing 3 assignments in a row= teacher detention (parents will be notified in writing before the detention is held)
I promise to keep you informed immediately if your child misses too many assignments. Missing homework will never come as a surprise at conference/ report card time.
Homework Q&A...
- Who is responsible for homework?
* It is the student’s responsibility- not the guardians. Guardians have already passed 5th grade. :0)
- What does Mrs. Cowell always say about homework??
* STUDENT-ATHLETE (insert any word here: actor, musician, etc.)… the word “student” comes first for a reason. It is a privilege to do an extra curricular activity after school.
- Why give homework?
•Reinforces what is learned in class
•Prepares students for upcoming lessons
•Extends & generalizes concepts
•Teaches responsibility
•Helps students develop positive study/ work habits
–When is it given in Mrs. Cowell's room? Monday-Thursday
•Homework should not take longer than 50-60 minutes (on average) each night- This does not include studying for tests and long-range projects.
•Spelling tests- Friday
–What is expected?
•Best work! I expect homework to be neat and complete.
•I would much rather a child get a page wrong and try rather than skip!
•Students should try on their own FIRST, and only ask for help once they have given their best effort.
–Parent involvement?
•Parents are the KEY to making homework a positive experience. Please make homework a top priority, provide the necessary supplies, maintain a quiet environment free of distractions (TV., siblings, etc…), set daily homework times and expectations, and contact me should there be any problems.
•Help your child if a problem arises, but only if your child has tried his/her best to solve it on his/her own first. Make sure that your child has read the directions prior to completing the assignment.
•Parents should never do the homework for the child. It is important for me to see where he/she may be having problems. If you do help- jot down a note for me so I know too.