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Homework

Homework is an important part of good learning. It can strengthen skills, develop independent discipline and show areas which need individual attention. As a parent, you are responsible for supporting the teacher’s efforts by ensuring that your child completes homework assignments. The responsibility for actually doing the homework belongs with your child. Failure to do homework may result in lower grades. The amount of time needed to complete homework will vary from day to day.

You can help your child with homework by:

  • providing a good place for homework with a table or desk with enough light for reading.
  • setting aside a regular time for homework.
  • serving as a consultant about problems, but not doing your child’s homework.
  • asking the teacher if you do not understand why the homework was assigned or what it should accomplish.

How can I get help for my child?

If you believe your child may need extra help or special attention, your first step should be to make an appointment with his/her teacher to discuss your concern. The teacher may be able to suggest ways to provide the help. A school volunteer may be able to work with your child, or the teacher may find other ways to help.

The school counselor also may be able to refer you to other resources. If you suspect that your child may qualify for the academically gifted program or need specialized services because of a physical or mental handicap or learning disability, you can ask the counselor or teacher to tell you how to initiate procedures for testing and evaluation.

Tutors

Private tutoring services sometimes can be effective for students who are having difficulty or who need more personal attention than the classroom teacher or you can provide.

Some schools, churches and other organizations offer after-school homework centers and also may be able to help.