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Homework
Homework
is important because it is a valuable aid in helping students to make the
most of their experience in school. Homework is useful in reinforcing what
has been learned in class, preparing students for upcoming lessons, extending
and generalizing concepts, teaching responsibility and helping students
develop positive study habits.
Families can do much in
making homework a positive experience. Students need to have supplies, a
quiet place to work, and a set time for doing homework. Parents can assist
their children with homework if a problem arises, but only after the
children have tried their best to solve it on their own. In no case,
however, should parents do homework for their children. If parents notice a
problem with the homework assignments, they should contact the child's
teacher.
Approximate time to be spent on homework:
Kindergarten – Approximately 20 – 40 minutes
Grades 1-3 – Approximately 30 –
60 minutes
Grades 4-6 – Approximately 60 –
90 minutes
Grades 7-8 – Approximately 90 –
150 minutes
(Please understand that the amount of time to complete
homework is dependent on the student.)
Students who neglect to do homework
or class assignments will receive grade reduction and/or demerits (upper
grades). Continued neglect of homework will warrant a student having after
school workroom detention.
If a student is not able to do a homework assignment, the
parent should send a note on the day the homework is assigned explaining
the reason. The child will have the
opportunity to complete before school or at recess.
Students who are absent
are responsible for making up the work that has been missed. Arrangements
are to be made with the teacher involved.
Homework Hotline
Wheeling
Catholic provides a homework hotline for students and families. Each day’s assignments are recorded and
available to families after 4:30 PM
by calling the school. The
number is (304) 233-1515.
Homework Hero (see left menu)
Wheeling Catholic provides a
web-based homework page each day, which can be accessed through the
Wheeling Catholic Web Page.
Homework is put on daily by 4:30 PM.
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