1. Who is responsible for homework?
Students must record their homework assignments in their assignment notebooks and complete the work on their own. Homework is to be an independent activity unless work is assigned to be done with other students or as a group project. Any parent whose child is unable to complete the assignment independently should attach a note to the homework explaining that to the teacher. Homework must be carefully done, complete, and accomplished on time.

2. How much homework will an ISAAC student receive?
We expect students to adhere to the following guideline:

• Assignment book--on board/ritual
• Please expect a Parent Communication Folder to be sent home with your child every Tuesday. The folder will include the ISAAC Happenings and often a sample of completed work. These folders and work must be returned with a caregiver's signature within 24-48 hours (teams may differ). If folders are not returned, or they are returned without a caregiver's signature, students will receive a detention.
• READING: Students are required to read for at least thirty minutes every night, plus additional related work. Example: reading journals.
• WRITING: a minimum of 4 times per week/minimum of 15 minutes of writing in writing notebook (may be done on a computer, then printed out and placed in Writer's notebok).
• MATH: a minimum of 3-4 times per week (20-30 minutes each)
• EXPEDITIONARY RESEARCH AND PROJECT WORK (art, social studies, science, related math and Spanish): a minimum of 3 times per week/minimum of 15-20 minutes.
• SPANISH: Integrated into the curriculum, minimum of 3 times per week/minimum of 15 minutes.
• MUSIC: Instrument practice should occur for 20 minutes each night.

Students should expect to receive about 1 and 1/2 hours of homework each evening.

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3. What will homework look like?
Students can expect to receive homework in all the different subject areas (language arts, math, social studies, science, communication, and the arts). Homework activities will reinforce concepts and allow practice of skills that are taught during the school day.

4. How can parents help with homework?
Parents can help by providing a quiet place for students to do their homework. It is important for parents to support students to be responsible for completing homework on their own. If necessary, parents may check assignment notebooks and review completed homework. Parents are also encouraged to communicate with teachers about any homework issues.

5. What are the consequences for incomplete homework?

• Homework is an important part of the learning process and is expected to be carefully done, complete, done independently, or cooperatively when so assigned, and on-time. Consistency with homework will be recognized.
• If the above standards are not met, the teacher may impose an academic consequence and refer the student to the Support Team.
• If the failure to meet homework standards occurs repeatedly, the student may be referred to the Director/designee and consequences including loss of privileges, time-in, use of "Sign-Off Card", and/or a Behavioral Contract may be imposed. A parent conference may also be requested.
  

Goal setting will be established by students and teachers at the beginning of the year. Parents will receive notification of their child's goals.