The subjects taught at Holy Name of Mary School include:

Art                                           
Computer                                 
Language Arts:                         
   Reading                             
   Written Language                
   Oral Language                    
   Spelling                              
   Handwriting
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Religion
Science
Social Studies
Spanish

Family Life/Human Sexuality/NCEA AIDS Program/Safe Environment Training

HOMEWORK

Holy Name of Mary students are expected to:

¨       spend one-half hour on homework in Grades 1-2

¨       spend one hour on homework in Grade 3-4

¨       spend one and one-half hour on homework in Grade 5-6

¨       spend two hours on homework in Grade 7-8

These times represent an average; some nights the assignments may take more time.  Some children also take longer to do their work.  Furthermore, homework assignments are not always written; adequate time should be spent reading, studying, and preparing for tests and long-range assignments.

Homework assignments are given for the following reasons:

¨       to teach students responsibility

¨       to allow students to work independently

¨       to reinforce skills learned at school

Homework is usually given Monday through Thursday nights.  If a student has been absent or has long-range assignments, he/she will be expected to do school work on the weekend. 

Homework or schoolwork missed through absence is to be made up within a period designated by the teacher (usually two days times the number of days absent).  It is the responsibility of the student to approach the teacher to request this make-up work.