At South Lake Middle School, learning does not stop when the bell rings. We expect students to complete all coursework not finished in the allotted time provided in class, to continue practicing skills, and/or studying and preparing for assessment. South Lake students should typically dedicate at least 30 minutes to one hour nightly at home to completing coursework, practicing skills, and/or reading as needed. This work serves several important purposes:
- Deepening Understanding: It provides an opportunity to further explore concepts introduced in class and helps strengthen understanding of the material.
- Skill Reinforcement: Regular practice helps solidify new skills and ensures application of learned content.
- Preparation: Completing this work helps students prepare for upcoming lessons and assessments as building blocks for learning.
- Assessing Progress: Teachers may use coursework completed outside of class for assessment purposes. This allows teachers to gauge work ethic and, more importantly, the independent level of understanding of the content. While daily practice may not always be graded for completion, major projects and long-term assignments will be graded to evaluate student proficiency.
Your child’s teacher will communicate the desired behaviors necessary for success in the classroom, and support your child in developing these behaviors through modeling, instruction, and effective communication.
We appreciate your partnership and support to develop your child’s work habits and citizenship!