It seems to be a popular question, so I thought it'd make a decent blog entry.
The youngest is doing stellar. I don't think he's brought home anything less than a 90% so far. Most of his work is actually nearer to the 100% mark. Of course, I haven't heard how the standardized tests are going - oh, how I hate those!
The oldest is being diligent and showing very good character. He has homework Monday through Thursday by design. Most nights he averages 1 to 1 1/2 hours. This is a huge block of time when you consider we don't pick him up from the daycare until 5:30 and bedtime is at 9:00. By the time we eat dinner, get baths, and make sure the homework is done, he's left with about an hour to unwind.
Even though the homework is time consuming, I'm grateful his teachers are so good about making sure the hubby and I are kept well informed of daily expectations. We get an e-mail every night outlining what he needs to complete before class the next day. Already this has resulted in trips to the school after hours to retrieve forgotten assignments.
Now I'm just waiting for the first meeting of the year to discuss his accommodations. It should be soon.
The youngest is doing stellar. I don't think he's brought home anything less than a 90% so far. Most of his work is actually nearer to the 100% mark. Of course, I haven't heard how the standardized tests are going - oh, how I hate those!
The oldest is being diligent and showing very good character. He has homework Monday through Thursday by design. Most nights he averages 1 to 1 1/2 hours. This is a huge block of time when you consider we don't pick him up from the daycare until 5:30 and bedtime is at 9:00. By the time we eat dinner, get baths, and make sure the homework is done, he's left with about an hour to unwind.
Even though the homework is time consuming, I'm grateful his teachers are so good about making sure the hubby and I are kept well informed of daily expectations. We get an e-mail every night outlining what he needs to complete before class the next day. Already this has resulted in trips to the school after hours to retrieve forgotten assignments.
Now I'm just waiting for the first meeting of the year to discuss his accommodations. It should be soon.
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ReplyDeleteI'm SO glad you have better communication with his teachers this year...and this early. I know how much I like our teachers blogs.
ReplyDeleteThey will both do great this year!!
Keep me informed! I have a student who reminds me a lot of KC, and he makes me think of your boys everyday. Hope things get easier.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work guys! I know that you both can do great!
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