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Foothill
Middle School
2775 Cedro Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-939-8600
Phone
925-256-4281
Fax
925 682-8000
ext. 5702
Attendance Hot Line
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Parent
Information:
10 Ways to Help
your Child with Homework
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Let
your child know that homework is important and valuable. |
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Set
a regular time each day for homework, allowing some time to unwind
after school before getting started. |
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Be
sure your child has all essentials, such as papers, books, school
notebooks, and pencils. |
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Help
your child get organized by providing folders for papers and a calendar
and/or assignment book. |
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Have
a quiet, clean, and well-lit place to study, with a comfortable chair.
Keep all school work there. |
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Discourage
distractions, including TV, during study time. Allow study breaks
at intervals. |
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Be
available to answer questions or help quiz your child, but keep homework
as his or her responsibility to complete. |
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Spot
check homework when it's completed, but don't correct assignments
unless the teacher has asked you to. |
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Read
any comments the teacher has made on returned assignments. |
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If
a homework problem arises, contact the teacher for clarification. |
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Remember
- Praise your child for homework done to the best of his or her ability. |
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