This document provides information and guidelines about homework for Renaissance Academy students. It explains that homework is for practicing skills learned in class and helps students remember the material, and it should not show learned skills to teachers. It describes how homework is assigned and submitted, and emphasizes finding a quiet work space, scheduling time, and using required materials like rubrics. Tips are provided for asking teachers for help if needed and checking grades regularly.

1. Renaissance Academy
HOMEWORK

2. WHY?
 Homework is your chance to practice what
you learned in class.
 Homework does not show your teachers
what you have learned. You will take
quizzes, benchmark tests, midterms, and
final exams.
 Daily practice helps you remember what you
learned.

3. WHAT IS IT?
 Each teacher will give you an assignment on
Monday that helps you practice what you
have already learned.
 You will give your homework to your Advisory
teacher the following Monday.
 The paper with instructions is called a rubric.
Staple it to the top of your work before you
turn it in.

4. HOW TO DO HOMEWORK
 Find a quiet place
without distractions.
 Don’t have TVs or video
games in the
background. It’s really
hard for your brain to
ignore lights!
 Don’t try to babysit or do
chores while you’re
working. You need to let
your brain concentrate.
 If you can’t find a quiet
place, stay after school
with a teacher.

5. HOW TO DO HOMEWORK
 Set up a schedule.
 When will you work on
homework?
 Allow at least 2 hours
every day, beginning on
Monday.
 Try to finish 1 homework
assignment every day.
That way, you’ll have free
time on the weekends.
 DON’T WAIT UNTIL
SUNDAY TO START
YOUR WORK.

6. HOW TO DO HOMEWORK
 Make sure you have
all of your supplies.
 Keep the rubric in front
of you.
 Always set your
notebook beside you.
You’ll need it for
instructions and
examples.

7. HOW PARENTS AND GUARDIANS CAN HELP
 Teachers do not expect
families to teach the
students.
 All of the skills were
already taught in class.
 If your child is
confused, please
contact the teacher
right away!

8. HOW PARENTS AND GUARDIANS CAN HELP
 Most assignments will
not require the child to
use a computer.
 If a child needs to use a
computer, the rubric will
say so.
 If your child needs a
computer, but you don’t
have one at home, the
child should go to the
library or ask the teacher
for help.

9. GRADES
 Grades show your diligence and mastery.
 Most homework assignments are worth 20
points each.
Points Percentage Letter Comments
18, 19, or 20 90–100% A Excellent work! Be proud!
16 or 17 80-85% B Good work, with only a few errors!
14 or 15 70-75% C This is a passing grade, but it’s very
low.
Less than 14 0-65% D or F You should correct this assignment
and ask your teacher for help. This
grade shows that you do not
understand what you learned in class.

10. GRADES
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 Check your
grades every
week on the
Home Access
Center.
 If you forget your
password, ask
Mrs. Brasil.

11. HOW TO ASK FOR HELP
 “I’m having trouble with ____(HW title).
When can you help me with it?”
 “I have tried problem number ___ several
times, and I’ve looked at the examples in my
notebook, but I still don’t understand. Can
you show me how to do it?”
 “I was absent on ____ and didn’t learn how
to ____. Can you help me learn what I
missed?”

12. ADVICE FOR STUDENTS
“Finish your homework early, and let a teacher
check it. Get it back and correct it.” ~Tania
“Try to do the work correctly and do it well. Don’t
do it just to finish it. You will need the homework
assignments to study for the test.” ~Victorino
“Break the assignment into smaller pieces.”
~Brian
“Have an organizes place to put your homework
so your papers aren’t all mixed up.” ~Alex

13. ADVICE FOR PARENTS
“Continually remind your children to finish one
homework assignment a day for the first few
weeks so that they do not get into the habit of
procrastinating.” ~Fernando
“Never lose faith in your child.” ~Julian