HOMEWORK

Dear Parents,
You have the unique opportunity to have a positive affect on your child's future. The development of homework patterns begins in childhood and shapes how your child will work throughout life. It is important to establish good homework habits that he/she can take with them into adult life.

Here are a few things you can do to set a healthy homework tone:

• Find a quiet area without distractions. A place without a television or radio is best. Make sure this spot is away from others who are not doing homework.
• Either find a place that is well-lit or create an area with a lot of light. Poor lighting can cause eye fatigue.
• Make sure the area has the necessary supplies close at hand, such as paper and pencils.
• Establish routine study hours. Find a good time to do homework, and have your child do homework during this time every day.
• Encourage your child to do his/her best work and to get it done on time. Do not do the homework for your child. If there is something he/she doesn't understand, guide them through the directions in order that he/she reach the goal themself.
• Praise your child's efforts, not only when he/she brings home a good grade but for small efforts as well.
• If your child is not doing homework, listen to why and then communicate firmly that you expect them to be a responsible student and get his/her homework to school when assigned.

Remember, what you do to create a homework policy in your home today, will set the tone for how your child works tomorrow.
Thank you for your help and support with homework.