School Directory : Homework/Grading Policies : Mrs. Larson

Philosophy of Homework Practice is critical to success; therefore, first grade students will have a small amount of homework each week.  Students will need to practice spelling words, word wall words, and math skills as well as read aloud to an adult regularly.  Students will also need to study for tests.  I will send home a study guide a few days prior to the test.      Grading Policy First Grade students will receive grades on assignments such as workbook pages, projects, and worksheets as well as tests. Students will receive a grade that reflects the total points correct out of the total points available on assignments/tests. The number of points possible on an assignment/test may vary. I will correct work as quickly as possible. If students exhibit difficulty with an assignment, I will reteach the specific objectives missed, and students will correct their work. Grades will be posted on the Parent Portal each week. All graded papers will be sent home on Friday in the students’ R.E.B.E.L. (Remember Everything to Be Excellent Learners) Book. Tests and other work samples may be kept in students’ work portfolios. Parents may view these at conferences. The following grading scale is used in First Grade. S - Satisfactory (85% - 100%) I - Improvement Needed (78% - 84%) U - Unsatisfactory (0% - 77%) Schedule We will have PE and Music as well as Art.  Spelling tests will be scheduled on Friday mornings. Activity Time Attendance/Morning Work 8:15-8:30 Morning Meeting & Newsbook 8:30-8:50 Oral Language 8:50-9:00 Reading Workshop 9:00-9:30 Guided Reading & Centers 9:30-10:00 Phonics 10:00-10:30 Weekly Reader/Handwriting 10:30-10:50 Recess 10:50-11:20 Bathroom Break 11:20-11:25 Poetry 11:25-11:35 Lunch 11:35-12:00 Science/Social Studies 12:00-12:30 or 12:00-12:40 PE/Music 12:40-1:05 or 12:30-1:00 Shared Reading Big Book 1:00-1:10 Writing Workshop 1:10-1:45 Recess 1:45-2:00 Snack/Read Aloud 2:00-2:10 Math Workshop 2:10-3:10 Closing Activities 3:10-3:20 Contact Information If you have questions or concerns, please send a note with your child to school or an email to jennifer.larson@k12.sd.us. You may also call the school at 495-4183 and leave a message. I will return your call as soon as possible. You may also check my webpage for pictures and further information on classroom policies, procedures, rules, and school supplies (http://jl046.k12.sd.us).