At Dorado Academy homework is an important part of every child's education. Homework gradually begins in 1st grade and continues to enhance throughout their academic school years. Assignments at the lower elementary school levels are focused on practice, review and reinforce concepts taught in class. Assignments at the upper elementary and middle/high school levels encourage application of concepts in situations other than those provided in the classroom, challenges the students to discover and research other applications, and develops responsibility and independent study habits.

  TIPS:

Send positive messages about homework. You've heard the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." This is true about home work. Just saying "Studying is important," doesn't do the trick. You have to show interest in your child's work.

Here are some things to do:

• Look at your child's assignments.
• Find positive things to say.
• Discuss any problems.
• Be kind about mistakes.
• Help you child see that errors are natural. In fact, they help us learn.
• Stay nearby.
• While your child struggles with something, offer encouragement and suggestions, without doing work for him/her.

Check book bags and backpacks regularly: Has your child cleaned out his schoolbag this week? Developing this habit can prevent problems, such as forgetting to get permission slips signed, memos to parents and other important information. Suggest that your child do this each weekend. Give him a special place to put papers for you.