Transcript Parents and Homework - San Diego County Office of Education

Parents and Homework
Cristina Parodi
Parent / Family Liaison
(858) 569-5410
San Diego County Office of Education
[email protected]
www.sdcoe.net/lret2/family
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Your child’s education begins at home!
• Your interest in your child’s activities reinforces
the importance of school.
• Education is a priority that involves the entire
family.
• Due to the demands of our current economy, your
child’s academic skills need to be at the
competitive level.
• In order to be successful in this changing
economy, your child must obtain high levels of
knowledge in basic subjects such as: English,
Mathematics, Science and Computers.
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Why is homework important?
• Allows the student re-enforce the concepts
that have been taught in class.
• Increases his/her curiosity in the class.
• Helps students to develop good study
habits and positive attitudes.
• Helps students to build responsibility and
self-discipline.
• Keeps families informed about what their
children are learning and about the policies
& programs of the teacher & school.
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Why is homework important?
• Explores subjects more fully than classroom
time permits.
• Allows the students to get ready for the next
day’s class.
• Students learn to use resources, such as
libraries, computers and internet.
• Helps create greater understanding between
families and teachers, and provides
opportunities for increased communication.
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How much homework is enough?
Homework is going to depend on the student’s age
and grade level. Research shows that homework is
effective when:
• It does not exceed 20 minutes per day for K-2
grade students.
• It does not exceed 30 to 60 minutes per day for 36 grade students.
• Junior high and high school students benefit from
more extensive homework. The assignments vary
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from day to day.
What can parents do at home?
• Read with your child 20-30 minutes
everyday.
• Always have books, magazines and
newspapers available at home.
• Make sure that your child see you reading at
least once a day.
• If you are not an avid reader, share your
childhood stories.
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What can parents do at home?
• Control the time your child spends in front
of a TV.
• Provide time and a place for study, which
will include the necessary resources such as
paper, pencils, dictionary etc.
• Plan to meet with your child’s teachercounselor to learn about the school’s
expectations and how you may support the
efforts.
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What can parents do at home?
• Learn about the District and State’s academic
requirements.
• Find out about the programs that are available in
your school and the community.
• Participate in the school committees such as PTA,
ELAC, DELAC, SSC etc.
• Help your child with the homework assignments.
• Guide your child through the assignment instead of
completing the homework for him/her.
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What can parents do at home?
• Make sure that homework reflects your child’s
grade level.
• If your child does not understand an assignment
and you sense frustration, help him/her write an
explanation to the teacher indicating the
frustration.
• Communicate with the teacher when an
assignment is unclear or too difficult for your
child.
• Recognize your child’s efforts for a homework
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well done.
Your involvement and participation in your
child’s homework, will improve the
communication between the home and the
school.
If the homework is too difficult, not only for
your child but also for you, ask for tutorial
services at the school, the library in your
community, or a religious organization.
Encourage your child to participate in study
groups.
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You understand the
importance of education
Be involved!
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