Academics
Curriculum Overview
The following link will take you to the Elementary Curriculum page on the Pittsford Central School District website - https://www.pittsfordschools.org/Page/19088
Homework and Homework Requests due to absence
TRE follows the Pittsford School District’s Elementary Homework Guidelines:
Homework is an important extension of classroom learning and an integral part of the elementary school program. It is designed with attention to the cognitive and developmental level of the students. There are benefits to homework. For instance, it provides parents with an opportunity to see what their child is learning at school, illustrate that learning occurs outside of school, and to express positive attitudes toward achievement. Additionally, homework provides our students opportunities for the independent practice of skills and strategies, time management, strengthening organizational skills, and developing responsibility.
Homework assignments will usually be on material that has been taught previously and will be given only after guided practice has been provided and the probability of success is high. Homework may not always be in written form, and the format may be varied. For example, in preparation for a new skill/topic, students may be asked to read background material, collect materials, or discuss topics with parents. To extend/enrich learning, children may be asked to conduct an interview, complete a craft project, or work on “team” projects.
Many religious observances prohibit students form spending any time on schoolwork. Students will be given a reasonable time to make up the missed class work and will not be penalized for missing classes. Even if class work was provided before the absence, teachers realize that many holy day observances do not allow students to complete any schoolwork while they are out due to considerable family obligations. Therefore, teachers will not expect students to return ready to take missed tests or quizzes or to have completed assignments on the first day back to school.
When a child is absent due to illness, the priority should be on resting and getting well so that he or she can return to school. Therefore, in the case of absences due to illness, it is our practice to not send homework home until the third day of illness. However, in the rare case that you feel your child is too sick to come to school but is able to complete some quiet homework activities at home, a request for homework assignments may be made to the classroom teacher. The classroom teacher will use their discretion as to what types of assignments, if any, are appropriate to send home. Requests that are received by 9:00 a.m. may be picked up in the main office at 3:30 p.m.
Homework assignments are not provided for school time missed due to planned vacations.
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If your child has been legally absent for more than one day, you may ask a secretary in the Main Office to have your child's teacher provide the missed assignments. The homework will be in the Main Office for you to pick up at or before 4:00 p.m.
Science Action
Science Action, sponsored by Thornell Road PTSA, is a fun and interactive parent-led program that enhances the kindergarten through third grade science curriculum. Parent volunteers provide a set of “hands-on” experiments demonstrating simple science concepts to small groups of children in each classroom throughout the year. The program covers topics ranging from plants and animals to magnetism and acids and bases. For more information about Science Action and other PTSA activities, please visit the Thornell Road PTSA website.