Academics

Bancroft elementary is home-away-from-home to nearly 400 first through fifth grade students. The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop feelings of competence and confidence.

Our elementary staff play a vital role in the development process. They support our students as they learn skills that will shape their understanding of the world and themselves.

In addition to individualized instruction in the core areas of language arts, math, reading, science and social studies, students at Bancroft explore art, music, physical education and more.

Our Commitments To One Another

The Teacher's Responsibilities

To recognize individual differences and make provision for these differences in planning homework assignments.
To identify and interpret the need for homework so that the assignment has meaning for the pupil.
To make the assignment clear and definite to pupils – Homework should be work that the student can definitely do independently.
To be aware of other demands on the pupil’s time both in and out of school.
To vary both the amount and types of homework to provide for many kinds of learning.
To contact parents when students are not completing homework assignments.
To cooperate with parents in cases of extended absences due to illness or travel.

The Child's Responsibilities

The Parent's Responsibilities

To show a genuine interest in the student’s school experience by understanding and supporting the child’s educational program.
To set a regular study schedule.
To establish firm guidelines and stick to them.
To provide a quiet place for studying free from distractions – give time alone but be available.
To see that the student has time to complete work, that he/she understands directions, and that he/she works carefully.
To check for completion of assignments rather than checking for errors.
To observe his/her work habits to determine if there are any deficiencies which slow him/her down.
To be patient and not critical of his/her efforts.

REMEMBER: It is important to communicate with the teacher if your child is having difficulty or doesn’t understand his/her assignment.

Homework

Purposes of Home Assignments

To provide an opportunity to complete work started in the classroom.
To strengthen specific skills.
To develop independence.
To promote the idea that reading, experimentation, and research can be enjoyable.
To develop responsibility in following directions carefully and finishing the task
completely.
To aid the pupil in catching up when absent.

At the discretion of the teacher, long term assignments may overlap weekend or holiday periods. Whenever possible short-term assignments will be avoided over these periods.

Homework is never assigned as a punishment.

Reporting to Parents

Report cards are distributed to parents three (3) times a year.
In the fall and spring, conferences are held with parents so that they might have a chance to speak to the teacher in greater depth about the progress of their child.
Parent conferences are held on two days in the fall and two days in the spring.
Interpreters are available for our non-English speaking parents.
School will be closed for students on Parent Teacher Conference days.
Parents are urged to attend the two-parent conferences and to review and respond to all of your child’s report cards.

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