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Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School

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Home Work Policy

The purpose for a homework policy is to support and promote the efforts of teaching and learning in the school and at home. This policy is developed with the desire to:

  • Reinforce concepts taught and learned in the classroom
  • Encourage homework as an extension of the classroom work
  • Prepare students for upcoming material
  • Enhance communication between students, parents/guardians and staff

Homework is given five nights per week in grades 1-4

Grade 1

  • 20 minutes of reading
  • 20 minutes for an assignment connected to math or language arts, spelling, etc.

Grade 2

  • 20 minutes reading
  • 30 minutes of homework (may consist of reading, writing response or log, math, phonics (spelling, vocabulary, etc.)

Grade 3

  • 30 minutes reading
  • 45 minutes of homework (may consist of reading, writing response or log, math, phonics (spelling, vocabulary, etc.)

Grade 4

  • 30 minutes reading
  • 60 minutes of homework (may consist of reading, writing response or log, math, phonics (spelling, vocabulary, etc.)

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carefully plan and organize homework assignments in accordance with time length guidelines.
  • Assign homework consistent with the needs and abilities of students.
  • Make clear to students at the time of the assignment the purposes of homework, the guidelines or rules, and the basis for evaluating the work performed.
  • Monitor and check for student understanding of the assignment and skills necessary to successfully complete the homework.
  • Review, acknowledge and return homework in a timely manner.
  • Utilize homework to locate problems in student progress and to individualize instruction.
  • Confer with parents regarding concerns as they arise.
  • Work with other CORE teachers to develop a consistent pattern for homework expectations between and across grade levels, disciplines.

Expectations: Students from grades 1-4 are expected to complete all assigned homework, without exception. In addition to assigned homework, all students Must read every night to enhance his/her reading comprehension levels. Homework should be neat and legible; always show your work. Unless otherwise indicated, assigned homework is due at the beginning of class on the date it is due.

For additional information on how to help your child succeed with homework, please contact your child's teacher.

Roselle Public Schools

Polk Elementary School

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1-908-298-2061

1-908-298-3381

1100 Warren Street
Roselle, NJ 07203

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Ms. Jasmine Martin
Anti-Bullying Specialist 

Ms. Andreea Harry
Affirmative Action Officer

Vision

To prepare All of our students for college, work and life in high performing Roselle Public Schools.read more ❯

Mission

The Roselle Public School District is committed to and will prepare All of our students for college, work, and life. We will provide a safe, clean, positive and supportive learning environment in which All students can successfully develop socially, emotionally and academically into lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens. We will continually strengthen and align our curriculum with state, national and international standards that are engaging, rigorous, relevant, and implemented consistently. We will ensure that all students, parents, staff and community members are respected and informed in our family-friendly schools.  We will strive to motivate and engage all of our students through various innovative instructional strategies, methods and techniques. Utilizing students’ skills, talents, and unique abilities, we will prepare them to meet the demands of an ever-changing competitive 21st century global society.read more ❯

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