Parents We Need Your Help
Completed Homework = Success
By Chuck Story
October 16, 2008
We are off to a great start this school year! Students arrived this fall with a positive attitude and seem to be working hard for academic success. As principal, I have to tell you how excited I am to see the positive leadership that is being demonstrated by our students.
This year we continue to explore new ways to help students be successful. Recent student data indicates that one continued area of concern is homework completion. Many students fall behind in class by not completing and turning in homework. That is why we feel homework completion is an important part of students’ academic success. The purpose of students completing homework is to reinforce and enrich classroom lessons. Students who don’t complete their homework assignments in a timely fashion have difficulty showing teachers what they have learned as evidenced by passing quizzes and tests, and ultimately earning credit. Turning in homework and classroom assignments is critical.
It has been said that the best school systems are those in which parents take an active role and become truly involved in the curricular and activity programs of their child. I would like to ask for your future support with your student at school.
First, you can show interest in school by asking students about classes and activities on a daily basis. This will promote a positive attitude toward school.
Second, I would also ask that you make time to monitor your student’s study habits. Establishing good study habits is the single best indicator for future success in school. Students should write down assignments in their planners and make homework a part of their daily routine. Parents can help by sitting students down to study on a regular basis each evening and monitor if they are turning assignments into their instructors. PowerSchool can be a great tool to help parents ensure that homework is being turned in on time. You can sign up for PowerSchool web access in the Principal’s Office at the high school.
Third, we must continue to help our students understand that to grow they must challenge themselves in the classroom. Parents, I believe we are setting students up for failure if we don’t work together to encourage and demand that they challenge themselves. Through early planning for their future, students identify what their academic needs are and choose challenging classes in areas such as language arts, math, science and social studies to prepare for their future.
Parents, by taking an active role at home in your student’s education; you help Lewis Central become a better school. Together we can provide our students with a successful experience today and build a foundation for a promising future tomorrow.
