Ms. Cote's Fifth Grade!!

Each night, homework should take between 60-90 minutes, as per the Handbook. If it is taking longer than that, please write a note in your child's assignment book for me or send in a note with your child.

 

• Students should NOT be waiting until the night before a test or quiz to be studying. They should be bringing the books home days beforehand to review the materials. They are given advance notice of tests and quizzes. Flashcards are always a great study tool that I have learned help my students tremendously. 

Early Dismissals/Absences: As is my classroom policy, when students leave early or are absent, they are expected to complete their makeup work within a reasonable time period (2-3 days). If you would like your child's work sent home with another student, please call the office in the morning so that we can get it organized before the end of the day. Also, if a student is absent on the day of a test or quiz, they must make up that test or quiz when they return.

• It is important that students bring in ALL of their homework and be prepared for class. Many students have not. I give the children plenty of time at the end of the day to write down all of their homework in their assignment books, and I also go over which books they should be bringing home each night. There is NO excuse for why any piece of homework should not be completed, as it will result in a warning slip being sent home. On the fourth missing homework assignment, the student will receive a detention. If for some reason your child does not finish an assignment, please send in a signed note explaining why. Basketball games, gymnastics practices, etc. are not acceptable excuses.