6th Grade Computers Homework Policy

Okay, before you get nervous, there is NO homework over spring break.

Exhale.

Now, here are some general guidelines (some slightly revised) about blog homework for this class.

• Grading/Credit: To receive full credit (check plus/5 points) for homework posted to the blog, it must:
  • Be turned in on time
  • Answer all questions in the assignment
  • Be written using complete sentences
  • Explain the reasons behind your opinions
• Absences: If you are absent unexpectedly (due to illness, for example), you are expected to read and complete the online homework within the week of your return. If you are planning an absence (to travel, for example) you are expected to complete the online homework before you leave, or within two days of your return to school. If you have concerns about these deadlines, please speak with me individually.
• Late Homework: One half of a point (out of five) is subtracted for each day your homework is late, up to six days. After that, some homework might no longer receive credit at all. Homework that you can turn in for partial credit, any day before the end of the trimester includes:
  • Homework you use in your projects
  • Homework that we don’t discuss the answers for in class
  • Homework that asks only for your opinion and not for factual answers

  Homework for which we do discuss the answers in class may not be turned in after that class.

• Extra Credit: Occasionally I will offer up ways to earn extra credit on your homework. One way you can always get extra credit is by responding to a classmate’s post. Each thoughtful (i.e., backed up with evidence) and considerate response to a classmate can earn you up to two homework points.

If you have any questions or concerns, please see me during break, Monday Lunch Lab, or after school. I’m always happy to help.

–Lauren

6th Grade Organization/Homework Support Guidelines

These guidelines apply to the entire 6th grade curriculum. You should have received them from Morgan already, but I thought it would be helpful to have them up here, too:

• Teacher signs assignment book every afternoon to ensure that all assignments are written down; student is responsible for approaching teachers (including substitute teachers)*
• Family/Student will have a specific hour that homework get started every night (example: 6pm after extracurricular activity)
• Homework gets done at a specific desk/table every night
• When homework is completed, it is shown to family and they sign the assignment book ensuring that all homework was completed.
• Family helps to clean out homework folder and transfer any graded work to binder so only homework that needs to be turned in is in the folder
• Homework folder and binders are put in backpack by the door ready to go in the morning. Family verifies that Homework folder is in backpack.
• Calendar with long term projects posted near homework desk
• Family and students break down long-term projects into smaller tasks and mini-deadlines.
• Family helps to monitor progression of project and check off tasks on calendar as they are completed.

*If teacher signature is not obtained, family/student will check homework website or call classmates

If you have any questions about organization/home support, please feel free to contact Morgan @ mlcostanzo@windrush.org