In 4th and 5th Grade specifically students further develop their Moodle skills that help them build their pre-blended learning confidence so that they are ready for a smooth transition to fully blended learning as they enter 6th Grade. Through Moodle, students can access sites and content at home while building their independence as learners.
HOMEWORK It was on my fifth birthday that my father put his hand on my shoulder and said, “Remember son, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm.” - Sam Levenson. At ACS Athens, homework is given to strengthen skills taught at school, enrich, and extend concepts, and help develop solid work habits and routines. Each grade level will build upon the next to support these skills. You can expect your children to spend the following amount of time on homework throughout each school week. If your child is spending much more or less time than the projected range on homework activities, please make sure you communicate that to the teacher so that an adjustment can be made. This includes homework in Greek, Arabic and ESL classes. Junior Kindergarten: No regular homework given, although there are a few special projects each year plus weekly show-and-tell. Reading to your children is highly encouraged. Kindergarten: No regular homework given, although there are a few special projects each year. Reading to your children is highly encouraged. First Grade: 10 -20 minutes. Includes nightly reading plus periodic unit-based homework a few times each month. Second Grade: 20-30 minutes daily. Reading can be a part of this nightly timeframe. Third Grade: 30-40 minutes daily. Reading can be a part of this nightly timeframe. Fourth Grade: 40-50 minutes daily. Reading can be a part of this nightly timeframe. Fifth Grade: 50-60 minutes daily. Reading can be a part of this nightly timeframe. If absent from school for an extended time (two days or more), the student or his/her parent or guardian should notify the school via telephone or email. Assignments can be accessed on your child’s grade level Moodle Page, the schools Learning Management System. If absent from school for any reason, the student is responsible for making up all the class assignments and homework he/she missed. Students are expected to set goals for their learning and work to achieve them. Students are asked to maintain a serious attitude towards their learning, think positively, and stick to a plan. Some of the homework assigned may require adult help or guidance. Parents should not do homework for their children. Parents should take a coaching role instead or follow the Socratic method of questioning: “What is your assignment for tomorrow?” Parents should encourage their children, ask deeper questions, and assist them when the need arises.
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