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 workbooks pages, projects, and worksheets as well as tests. Subjects such as math, phonics, and science include many graded assignments. Other subjects such as reading, language, and social studies include fewer graded assignments. 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 on Thursday evenings.

All graded papers will be sent home on Friday in the students’ R.E.D. (Remember Every Day) Take Home Folders. Tests may be kept in students’ work portfolios. Parents may view these tests at conferences.

The following grading scale is used in First Grade.

S	Satisfactory	85% to 100%
I	Improvement Needed	78% to 84%
U	Unsatisfactory	0% to 77%

Schedule
The First Grade schedule has not yet been finalized.  However, we will have PE and Music as well as Art.  Spelling tests will be scheduled on Friday mornings.

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).