Homework Habits

For the upper elementary or middle school student who has not yet developed the skills to independently manage the completion of his/her homework, the following list of successful habits should help the development of good habits:

SUCCESSFUL HOMEWORK HABITS

1. AGENDA
a. Check your child’s agenda nightly or at least Tues/Thurs
Develop the practice of your child showing you his/her assignments next to the agenda
listing
b. Typically there is a HW assignment nightly for each subject
c. YOU will know if your child needs encouragement to copy his/her assignments and check
them off when completed
d. Teachers will communicate if there are missing major assignments

2. HOMEWORK SPACE
a. Provide your child a distraction free space to do homework and keep his/her materials

3. BACKPACK
a. Ensure your child has packed all materials in the backpack each evening once homework is
completed so your child is ready to “grab and go” in the morning