I expect all homework assignments to be handed in on time. If your child fails to turn his/her homework in on time, a "No Homework" letter will be sent home for parents to sign and return to school the next day, along with the missed homework. However, the grade for that assignment will be lowered one letter grade. Failure to turn in the work by the next day will result in a zero for that assignment.

Cherry Chase School
Third Grade Homework Policy
Homework is essential to reinforce what is learned at school and is key in instilling good work habits. We expect that children will work on written homework and long-term projects for an average of 1 hour each night, Monday through Thursday. They should also read for a minimum of 20 minutes each night. We do not give out homework over the weekends and holidays. We prefer that students have sufficient time to spend with family and friends. However, students may have homework if they choose to put off long-term assignments. Please work with your child to stay on top of bigger projects throughout the school week.

Please notify us if you feel that your child is not doing enough homework, and we will work with your child to develop suitable extensions. Also, if you feel that your child is spending too much time on their assignments, please let us know so we can work with your child toward a solution.let us know so we can work with your child toward a solution.

It is the student's responsibility to do his/her homework on time and bring it to school. Assignments should be complete and neatly typed or handwritten in cursive. Work should be completed in pencil or erasable ink, unless otherwise specified. Assignments that consist of more that one piece of paper should be stapled in the upper left-hand corner. The proper heading (name, number, assignment title, and date) should also be on homework. If a student has not completed his/her homework, he/she may be asked to do it at recess. Homework will be checked daily and a note will be sent home informing you of any missed assignments.

To help ensure that students are keeping up with their assignments, please check their assignment book nightly. We greatly appreciate parent support with this, as it is essential in the development of student responsibility. Parents may also check our classroom web sites for assignment information.

Homework Assignments

Regularly Scheduled Homework Assignments:
Spelling Bingo
Contract Reading Log
Math Practice
Packet Rereading
OCR weekly story
California Weekly Newspaper

Periodically Scheduled Homework Assignments:
Math Pretest
Publishing Writer’s Workshop Stories
OCR - Comprehension Book Review Lessons/Skills
OCR - Spelling and Vocabulary Practice
Social Studies Study Guides
Assorted work for parent’s review/sign off

Long-Term Projects:
Social Studies
Book Reports
Science Fair