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How to Set Up a Homework Club
Written by Alison Smith
Do you have students in your class who fail to complete their homework on a regular basis?
Homework is a hot topic. It can be time-consuming for both students and teachers. Increasingly, there’s a divide between those who believe that homework plays an important part in learning and those who suggest the time would be better spent playing outdoors, with family and developing relationships.
Whatever your personal viewpoint is, you may be tied to the homework policy of your school. So, first and foremost, if you haven’t already done so, make reading your school homework policy a priority.
Next, I would like to offer one piece of advice…
Communicate about homework and communicate well. Communicate clearly with students, parents, guardians and teaching partners. Avoid homework surprises at all costs.
Use our Editable Homework Information Sheet to communicate effectively. It’s a good idea to update this information every term to stay on top of changes and to keep parents up to date with any new additions.
What Makes Homework Meaningful?
Homework tasks should be meaningful. Worthwhile homework is more likely to engage your students and may lead to more involvement in class . Meaningful homework tasks may take a little more time to prepare but believe me, it’s worth it. Before you set a homework task, you might like to consider whether the task:
- has a clear purpose – to practise, check understanding or apply knowledge and skills
- provides an opportunity to review, practise and develop skills they already know
- provides students with an opportunity to do something they enjoy
- enables students to relate learning with the real world
- provides students with an opportunity to experience success and some degree of independence
- provides students with the opportunity to be critical thinkers.
To read more about the wider picture when it comes to homework, read my blog, Why Take an Alternative Approach to Traditional Homework?
Homework Red Flags
For many students, homework is stressful. For many busy families, it’s hard to find the time, space and energy to fit homework into an already jam-packed daily schedule. For some, home life can often be chaotic, loud and full of distractions.
If you have students in your class who are repeatedly failing to complete homework, take the time to consider how your school community can support students and parents.
What is a Homework Club?
A homework club is a safe, supportive and productive student meetup out of school hours to assist students in completing their homework. Homework clubs provide vital support for children who do not otherwise have the help that they need.
Homework clubs can provide:
- a safe, quiet and calm space for students to concentrate
- a supportive environment
- one to one or small group support
- a chance to share knowledge
- an opportunity to build relationships
- an opportunity to develop good work habits and a positive attitude towards learning
- the chance to develop skills involved in becoming an independent learner.
How to Set up a Homework Club
Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Decide who – Start small. Identify a small group of students who need support with completing homework. Follow the protocol for contacting parents and obtaining their permission.
- Decide what – Plan what activities will be included. You might like to go with a simple plan such as snack, active learning game, class homework, chill out time.
- Decide where – Choose a suitable venue. Good options include the school library, a classroom, or a shady outdoor space (my favourite option). Complete a risk assessment.
- Decide when – Start with once a week. Choose an afternoon when you usually stay back after school. Check that your time slot does not clash with other popular extracurricular clubs.
- Decide why? – Decide on the purpose of your homework club. Is it to develop good work habits, provide a calm productive workspace or to improve academic results?
For more helpful tips on taking your homework club outside, read Emma’s inspiring blog Opening the Door To an Outdoor Classroom | Creating an Outdoor Lesson Box .
Tips for Leading a Homework Club
Leading a homework club requires a certain amount of organisation just like everything else. Here are a few tips and ideas to get you started:
- Make sure that your students have a healthy snack and a water break before beginning the session. Don’t forget you!
- Break your homework club session into 4 short intervals : active game, class homework, fast finisher and chill out time .
- Play an Active Game to let off steam and build positive relationships.
- Have a supply of spare pens, pencils and other stationery items.
- Have enough adult support for the number of students in your group.
- Establish clear expectations for conduct and work standards.
Being Ready to Learn at Homework Club
Having clear rules and expectations for homework club is critical. Without rules and regulations, you may find that students think of homework club as the ultimate playdate. Why not use our brand new Behaviour Learning Ladder – Vertical Chart ?
One way to visually keep track of your students’ behaviour is to create a behaviour learning ladder for homework club. A behaviour learning ladder is a great visual reminder for you and the students and includes a step by step warning system for your students.
When you are sharing your expectations, be sure to include areas such as punctuality, commitment, work standards, bringing homework and respecting the needs of others.
For more information on how to set up and use a behavior learning ladder read Holly’s brilliant blog Classroom Management | How to Use a Behaviour Learning Ladder .
Start Homework Club with an Active Learning Game
Don’t forget that after a busy day at school, kids need to be kids. Make sure that the students who attend homework club have a brain break and a chance to play before they are expected to focus and concentrate.
Our Active Learning Resource Pack is a brilliant resource pack that includes 15 active games to play as the perfect brain break before or during homework club. Active games promote fun, active ways of revising learning and are perfect for small groups.
Stock Up on Learning Tools for Homework Club
Get set up with learning tools to encourage independent learning. As a starting point, I used:
- Emoji – Numbers 1 to 100 Chart
- Rainbow Numbers Poster
- Multiplication Facts 1-12 – 4 Per Page
- Phonics Flashcards and Progress Tracker – Motorbike Theme .
Fast Finisher Activities
Stock up on fast finisher activities to avoid one or two students disrupting the calm. Check out the 88 teaching resource in our Fast Finisher Activities Collection to prepare for any situation.
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Homework clubs can make a huge difference to the school lives of students who find completing homework a challenge.
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Sierra Madre Elementary
141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Altadena Arts Magnet School
743 E. Calaveras St, Altadena, CA 91001
Homework Club's qualified staff offers academic support while working with students in
grades TK-5th. We're an after-school program that focuses on homework completion.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in STEAM and Enrichment opportunities while learning and playing in a safe and supportive environment.
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Homework Club's Main Office Location
183 W. Sierra Madre Blvd Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Our Main Office offers homework assistance, tutoring and enrichment opportunities. It's perfect for students who prefer one on one or smaller group sizes.
During Winter, Spring and Summer break if we are not on Sierra Madre Elementary or Altadena Arts Magnet campuses, our programs and camps will be held here.
What We Offer
Homework Club offers homework completion, tutoring, STEAM & enrichment programs, Winter Camp, Spring Camp, Summer Camp and lots of FUN!
Homework Completion
Daily after-school tutoring and homework support for students K-5th grade.
Safe and Inclusive Environment
We strive for positivity! Most importantly, we focus on being a safe and inclusive program for students and their family.
STEAM & Enrichment Programs
Through out the school year, we offer STEAM and Enrichment programs for SME students. During our Winter, Spring and Summer programs, enrollment is open to the public.
Homework Club follows PUSD's academic calendar. We will be closed all PUSD school holidays and student free days. In the event of an unscheduled closure parents and families will be notified as soon as possible by a staff member.
Meals and Snacks
All students will be offered meals and snacks daily after-school from the school's cafeteria. Students are welcome to bring food from home.
Homework Club reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service at anytime.
What Is Homework Club?
Homework club is an after school club for students to complete homework/school work. Students report to a specific classroom and are supervised by a teacher. The teacher will offer assistance and check on students to make sure they are completing school work. The length of homework club will vary by school but usually lasts for about an hour after the school day ends.
Who Is Homework Club For?
Homework club if for students that struggle to complete school work and homework.
Students that attend homework club benefit from a quiet place to complete work after school.
Homework club is usually available to all students but often students with a 504 or an IEP will get first consideration.
In my school we have limited spaces in homework club so it’s up to us, the teachers, to choose students that will benefit from it the most.
If you need a description of what homework is then I answered that in this article .
How Often Is Homework Club?
How often a school has homework club really depends on the school and the district.
First of all not all schools have the means to offer homework club to students.
Because the teacher that supervises the students in homework club needs to be compensated and some schools don’t have the money to pay them.
For schools that do have the money to pay a teacher to supervise homework club they may offer homework club every day or only a few days a week.
The middle school I work at offers our students homework club two days a week.
Is Homework Club Effective?
Whether or not homework club is effective depends on two things: the teacher supervising and the students.
If the supervisor engages with the students and sets expectations for work completion then the club can have an impact.
However, if the supervising teacher is not engaged then the students will not get as much work done.
In my experiences I have seen homework as beneficial to students but have also had students that attend it and it doesn’t seem to impact their grade or learning at all.
Often the students that are in homework club are students that struggle with work completion and organization.
This is why the teacher that supervises them really needs to have them set daily or weekly goals to ensure that work completion is taking place.
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How to Set Up a Homework Club
Homework clubs can be a fantastic way for students to get together, help each other, and stay motivated to complete their school assignments. If you’re considering setting up a homework club, here are some steps to guide you through the process.
Define the Purpose and Goals
Before you start a homework club, it’s important to determine why you’re starting it and what you hope to achieve. Do you want to provide a quiet space for individual study, or are you aiming for collaborative learning where students help each other? Setting clear goals will help guide the structure of your club.
Choose a Location
A suitable location is critical. This place should be quiet, have enough space, and be easily accessible to students. Libraries, community centers, or empty classrooms are excellent places as they provide a formal atmosphere conducive to studying.
Set a Schedule
Decide on the days and times that the homework club will meet. It’s important to consider when students are most likely to attend — after school or in the evening. Be consistent with the timing so that students can build it into their routine.
Gather Materials
Make sure you have all the materials necessary for effective studying: textbooks, reference books, stationary supplies like pens and paper, computers with internet access if possible, printer/scanner facilities, etc.
Establish Rules and Structure
Creating a set of rules helps to maintain order and focus within the group. For instance, settle on rules regarding noise levels, toy usage during club time (like phones), or bringing snacks. Additionally, decide how the time will be structured—whether there’ll be a quick briefing at the start of each session or if students break off into groups.
Recruit Members
You’ll need to promote your homework club to gather members. You can do this by creating flyers and posters to advertise around your school or local community centers. You could also use social media or word-of-mouth to get the word out there.
Find Supervision
Having an adult supervisor like a teacher or parent can help oversee the club activities. This person can provide homework help if needed or mediate any disruptions that arise during study time.
Secure Funding if Necessary
If you require funds for materials or snacks, look into potential sponsorships from local businesses or educational grants available in your area that support after-school programs.
Monitor Progress and Solicit Feedback
It’s important to keep track of how well the homework club is meeting its intended goals. Ask for regular feedback from members and adjust your strategies accordingly. This ensures that the club remains effective and continues to meet student needs.
With careful planning and management, a homework club can be an invaluable resource that fosters community support among students as they work towards academic success.
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Why a homework club could work for your child
What is a homework club?
Homework clubs offer a place for your child to work in a supportive environment out of school hours.
Why choose a homework club?
Some children are so self-motivated that they’re able to work diligently on homework and ignore the distractions of normal family life, but not everyone finds it so easy.
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Doing homework requires a quiet space to work at home and support from you. If your job or other children make it tricky to provide those things you might want to consider the option of a homework club.
Who runs homework clubs?
Schools and many public libraries offer them, usually after school finishes for the day. Check what’s available with your school and local authority. The biggest advantage of a school-based homework club is that it’s on the same premises, so children don’t have to travel to the club. Familiarity with teachers is also a plus point, and your child is in an environment where they are already relaxed.
If your child would prefer a change of location at the end of the school day a library homework club might be the answer. They usually run from 4pm to 6.30pm and sometimes for a few hours on a Saturday morning. “We find that children start getting more homework from the age of nine onwards so our clubs are of most benefit for eight to 14-year-olds,” says Lucy Love, manager for children and young people at libraries run by Enfield Council. “Under-eights can come to the club but a parent or carer must be with them.”
What benefits do clubs offer?
“The great thing about library homework clubs are the homework centre assistants – while they don’t do the child’s work, they have the knowledge and experience to guide them to the relevant books or online resources such as encyclopaedias,” explains Lucy. “We encourage children to use online data, as it’s usually the most up-to-date, and can offer equipment such as protractors and SATs papers. Homework clubs are also a great way of helping the child’s transition to secondary school.”
What to do after homework club
- When you get home, ask your child to explain what their homework is – this will show you they have understood it properly themselves.
- Help your child to settle down and concentrate by making sure there are no distractions around them when they go over their homework with you.
- Encourage your child to check their work to reinforce the learning they have done.
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Finding an afterschool program with good homework help
By Kate Kelly
Expert reviewed by Sheldon H. Horowitz, EdD
At a glance
Afterschool programs can help kids get into good homework habits.
It’s important that the staff let you know how your child is doing with homework.
Many programs allow kids who struggle in school to use accommodations for homework.
When looking for an afterschool program for kids who struggle in school, it’s important to look at how the program handles homework. Homework is one of the keys to thriving at school. Getting it done takes organization and time management skills. And those areas are exactly where many struggling students need help.
How can you tell if a program offers enough support to make your child’s homework time productive? Here’s what to look for.
A dedicated space for homework
The area set aside for doing homework needs to be quiet and well lit. It should contain a few distinct areas:
A table (or several, ideally) for small groups of kids to work together, which may also be where students get help if they need it
A separate work area where kids can work on their own
A research area with computers so kids can look up information or type assignments
A comfortable place to read
A structured homework routine
A good program dedicates a specified amount of time for kids to complete their homework. That may mean about 30 minutes a day for grade-schoolers. And it could mean as much as two hours a day for high school students.
If kids finish their homework early, good programs will allow them to move on to a new activity. It could be something more challenging or playing a game that uses math skills.
Some programs may give kids a snack after school. Some allow them to play outside for a while before requiring them to start homework. If the timing makes a difference for your child, make sure you ask how homework fits into the schedule.
Assistance to help your child with homework
Good programs have staff to monitor homework and provide help when needed. This person may be a certified teacher. (This is likely if the program is school based.) Some programs may hire college students.
A process to communicate with parents
Kids who struggle in school do better when their parents and afterschool staff keep in touch. Ask if the staff alerts parents when your child:
Takes a long time with an assignment
Needs a lot of help to complete an assignment
Goofs off or simply doesn’t get the homework done
It’s good to find out if they send home notes or if parents are expected to check in with staff at pickup.
A willingness to work with systems you or the school have created
Kids with learning and thinking differences can benefit from systems that help them track their work. For example, you and your child’s teacher may have created a homework contract . It might outline expectations that your child will meet. It will also include consequences if your child doesn’t follow through, and a reward for following through. The afterschool program staff needs to be willing to enforce the contract, if possible.
Or you might have a homework log that your child uses for keeping track of assignments. If it requires a signature, the staff should be willing to sign it.
Assistance for accommodations
It’s important that an afterschool program can provide accommodations your child needs. For example, kids who struggle with writing might need to dictate their ideas rather than writing them. In such cases, the programs need to provide access to voice-to-text software or to staff who can write down students’ words.
Completing homework on a regular basis can improve your child’s self-confidence at school. A good afterschool homework program can help. And don’t forget there are other topics to consider when looking at afterschool programs.
Key takeaways
Find out if the staff will communicate regularly with you about your child.
Ask about whether they offer separate areas for homework and play.
Remember that a strong afterschool program will help make your child feel more confident at school.
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Homework and Homework Club 101
January 8, 2022 by Jill Shafer
Hello, friend! Let’s talk about homework club and what it looks like in our classroom.
I have used THIS with students in grades three through five but, like with anything, tweak it to meet the needs of your kids .
Disclaimer to start: I’m not here to argue for or against homework. We have a district responsibility and understanding that homework is a component of the day and not to exceed a certain length of time. For us, it’s ten minutes per grade level so by fifth grade, no student should be spending more than 50 minutes on homework each evening.
I will, obviously, modify homework for students, as well as provide time in class for homework completion.
Homework is never anything new; it is always review and for us, it’s very predictable, which I’ll share below.
For our room, here’s what is assigned:
-Reading Plus (a program used district-wide): Our fifth graders are responsible for completing three SRs and three RA assignments each week. They can work at their own pace but we HIGHLY encourage doing at least one each evening. This is OFTEN done in class but takes anywhere from five (the vocabulary assignments) to twenty minutes.
-Language: There is either a brief spelling activity (first semester) or Wordly Wise activity (second semester). This should take about ten minutes.
-Math: Students are assigned 6-10 review problems, which come straight from their workbooks. This is usually content that was taught in class about a week ago. We are constantly spiraling to review. Once a week, students are asked to do only Jiji, another district-wide math program. They do this in lieu of a workbook page that night. Regardless, it takes about twenty minutes.
Okay! So with that said, homework is always on our May Do board, meaning that if all their other assignments are completed, they can go ahead and work on their homework. They may not know the math workbook page that night but they can always do Reading Plus, Jiji, or Wordly Wise.
We fill out our planners every afternoon, right before we clean up to go home (our district provides students in grades three through five with the same planners and I model it every single day under the document camera).
I am well aware that students go home to varying levels of parental support and I do not ever want a child to leave feeling like the homework is unattainable. I am always available to help, whether that’s checking in after-school or being available before school.
Additionally, math in our room is never graded for correctness. Student get their point if it was completed and effort was shown. After our math warm up, we go over answers and students will ask for certain problems to be worked out together.
I have homework checkers (two students) that go around during math and star the page if work is shown and the problems are completed.
For Reading Plus, spelling/Wordly Wise, and Jiji (ST Math), I do not check for completion until Friday morning. This gives students an opportunity to practice daily habits (math workbook) with time management throughout the week (reading and vocabulary).
Now, on Friday, if all assignments have been completed, this is where the homework club kicks in.
During soft starts (you can read more about that HERE ), I call students up. ALL students get called up one by one. We either go over missing assignments OR they get a punch for their card.
These cards are kept in pencil boxes and treated very seriously.
The resource contains so many different options but I like to use these, pictured. In order to get a punch (I have some fun ones in HERE ), all assignments must be done.
Missing one or two? It’s okay. We talk a lot about the reasons why it might have happened, what we can do next time, or how we can reach out for help if needed.
Not all kids get their cards punched every week and that’s okay.
We celebrate homework club every six weeks. This gives kids a chance to “catch up” if they missed something one week.
Coming to homework club means they have their card with all their punches and they’re ready to celebrate!
Homework club can look a hundred different ways and I try to switch it up so that it stays exciting and motivating.
Here are some ideas we’ve done in the past:
-Eat lunch with the teacher
-Muffins/breakfast before school
-Trade your homework club card for a homework pass
-Lunchtime movie or craft (they LOVE the crafts and I’m always looking for inexpensive ideas on Pinterest)
-Board game tournament after school or at lunch
-Special games at recess (I’ll get out THESE things and they’ll play together)
-Popsicles after school
-Trade your homework club card for a small surprise (they love fidgets, puzzle erasers, play dough cans, slime, fun pencils; I have a ton in HERE )
You really can modify it to work for YOU and your class but it’s another little layer of motivation. It also gives me an opportunity to talk to kids about time management skills. My kids leave elementary school and head off to middle school, which is a new ballgame with changing classes and having multiple teachers.
So, I try to keep homework doable and relevant, accessible and meaningful. Homework club is just a little bonus!
Any questions? Ask below!
January 23, 2022 at 4:11 pm
Hi Jill! Thanks for the blog on homework. I’ve been wanting to spruce up my program, and I even looked for homework ideas on here last summer. I do similar stuff with math review, spelling, and book talk prep. I do have a question… what kind of planner do you use? I think I’ll start using planners next year, but I wonder if there are really simple, cheap ones out there. Also, have you had kids lose their planners? Right now, we use homework folders, and I have three kids who are always misplacing their folders and needing a new one. Those repeat offenders are working on responsibility and organization 🙂 and they’ll get it eventually. Thanks again for all of the great ideas. I may even implement a homework club soon! Andie
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Students and volunteer mentors put their heads together over homework assignments and literacy enrichment activities. This daily, one-on-one academic support improves student’s educational outcomes while simultaneously fostering the meaningful, personal relationships with caring adults that are vital to our children’s academic growth and personal well-being.
Our Next Generation’s inaugural program, Homework Club, was founded when a group of enterprising volunteers recognized a need for additional youth support in their community in the early ‘90s. They began to meet weekly to give students a safe and focused environment to complete their homework assignments and receive academic support. Soon after, they incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit and Our Next Generation was born.
Over the years, volunteers have continued to provide this vital service to the students of our community – not only offering academic support, but also developing stable and meaningful relationships with student that help create the safe and welcoming environment that the youth of our community so desperately need. Although Our Next Generation has evolved over the years to include additional academic and enrichment programs as the need and capacity arose, Homework Club remains a vital and effective service for our students.
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Fusion Homework Café
Homework at Fusion Academy is completed on campus in our Homework Café spaces. Our social café also acts as the socialization hub of the campus.
Homework Help and So Much More
Fusion students have Homework Café time built into their schedule that is equal to the time that they spend in class. Any coursework they receive can be completed in this space, so homework doesn’t have to go home. Teachers are available to support with questions and our Director of Homework Café oversees the space. Each of our campuses has one quiet Homework Café and one social Homework Café so students can pick the space that is best for them to work.
Our Social Homework Café is also where clubs meet, student meetings are held, and where students can interact with their peers between classes. The Director of Homework Café plans programming to align with Social Emotional Learning competencies and personalizes events based on student interests.
Academic Support
Teachers provide meaningful coursework to reinforce ideas learned in our students’ one-to-one classes. Students have a customized schedule that includes time in the Homework Café. This time can be used to work independently to finish an assignment, or to get help from a Homework Café Teacher.
Social Homework Café
A social space where students can interact and socialize with peers while they work on homework.
Quiet Homework Café
A quiet space for students to work on their homework. This is a great spot for students who need a quiet area to focus or are working on homework that requires more attention like reading or math problems.
Social Opportunities
Socialization with peers happens outside the classroom at Fusion. Our campuses are alive with students playing games, participating in clubs, relaxing between classes, and eating lunch together.
Our Director of Homework Café oversees the Homework Café spaces and works with students and staff to facilitate activities that are enriching and interesting for students. Clubs, field trips, community service, events, and more are available for students to form meaningful peer relationships.
Positive Impact
We strive to make our Homework Cafés safe spaces for our students to learn, grow, and have fun. We survey parents and students multiple times per year and below are their thoughts about the impact Fusion Academy has had on them or their student.
of our parents report that their child has fun at school.
My child’s teachers are committed to my child’s success.
of students report that they are provided the academic support they need to be successful.
of our parents agree their child seems more confident since joining Fusion.
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Often when youngsters get around to starting their homework, distractions from television, computers, friends, and family make studying a challenge and help is not available. So more students are doing their homework in places other than home, such as school-, library-, and community-sponsored homework clubs.
After-school homework clubs are growing in many communities, with most of them focused on elementary and middle school students. Clubs meet at least one day a week after school and are supervised by teachers or faculty members and volunteers. Students receive general academic help and/or homework assistance.
While some homework clubs are more formal than others, most allow students to "attend" whenever they feel the need. The programs are geared not only to children having trouble with schoolwork, but those who find it hard to concentrate at home or have no one to provide homework assistance.
"We try to re-enforce concepts and the instruction from class," said Damiano Russo, assistant principal of Dearborn Street Elementary School in Northridge, California. "We have a diverse population, and many parents working two jobs. We want to be available for the students. Sometimes teachers will recommend the club to parents if their children are having trouble concentrating at home."
The Dearborn club meets for 90 minutes four days a week, and is staffed by a teaching assistant and a volunteer, who familiarize themselves with classroom assignments. About 25 children attend each day. "It's goal-directed, we try to minimize distractions," Russo added.
Suzanne Piotrowski, a learning disabled specialist at Beech Street Elementary School , in Manchester, New Hampshire, said her school's homework club for third through fifth graders is equally popular. The club meets for an hour after school, three days a week, and draws about 60 students each week.
"Students get tutoring and help completing homework," Piotrowski told Education World. "Some just do homework and some need re-explanation." School officials had hoped more special education students would attend, but the club has been more popular with mainstream students.
The school started the club because a fifth-grade teacher started helping some students after school who she knew had trouble doing homework at home because of noise or other difficulties, according to Piotrowski.
The move to middle school also can mean a big change on the homework scene, and the homework club at Granite Mountain Middle School in Prescott, Arizona, has been so heavily attended that the school had to find another teacher for seventh graders, said Marilyn McCready, the school's library media specialist, who oversees the homework club. "It's very popular and more popular after report cards come out," McCready told Education World.
About 60 students attend every week. Students meet in classrooms with one of four teachers, three of whom are math teachers and one a science teacher. McCready said she recruited math teachers because that is the subject with which students have the most difficulty.
"One reason our homework club is successful is that the teachers maintain it like a regular classroom," she added. "They expect the students to be working and quiet."
Granite's club also meets for an hour after school two days a week, and has a drop-in policy. The only requirement is that once students show up, they must stay for the whole hour unless a parent comes to pick them up. "We've made it as easy as we can."
Teams at Bennet Middle School in Manchester, Connecticut, also organize homework clubs, and set up a schedule for staffing them, said language arts teacher Jenna Brohinsky, team leader for the Royal 7's, a seventh grade team. Students can come for an hour of help after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and some get a chance to work in the computer lab, Brohinsky added.
In some cities, community agencies have taken the lead on homework clubs. Libraries in Sandwell , in the United Kingdom, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for example, sponsor clubs.
The Toronto Public Library operates the Leading to Reading program to help youngsters improve reading skills and homework clubs in 33 of its 99 branches. The Toronto clubs are more formal than some of the after-school programs in the U.S. Students in second through sixth grade sign up for the program, and the library arranges for a volunteer to meet with the student at the library once a week at a specific time for between 60 and 90 minutes.
Library staff members recruit, screen, and train the volunteers, who range in age from high school students to senior citizens. Some library branches have been fortunate to get volunteers from nearby York University , which has a teacher education program. The volunteers provide assistance on a one-to-one or one-to-two basis, and paid monitors oversee the volunteers.
Last year about 347 children participated in the homework clubs and Leading to Reading programs, said Cathy Thompson, east region coordinator for the Leading to Reading and Homework Help programs of the Toronto Public Library.
"Every branch has a waiting list," said David Kondo, Leading to Reading and Homework Help program coordinator, for the west region of the library. "We are limited by space, the number of volunteers, and the salaries of the site monitors."
This year, the library started a homework program for teenagers, because so many who had participated as elementary students came back seeking help, said Joanne Hawthorne a specialist in children and teen services for the Toronto Public Library.
Teen clubs started this year in six branches, and also involve volunteers doing one-on-one tutoring, Hawthorne told Education World. While originally aimed at high school students, some clubs have been opened up to seventh and eighth graders, she said.
While the supervisors have not done studies on the effectiveness of the homework clubs, the feedback from teachers has been positive.
"Anecdotally, we've heard positive things, but we haven't done any follow-up studies," said Russo. "Classroom teachers report that more homework assignments are being done when kids go to homework club. So far it has been a very positive experience, and well-worth the investment."
"Teachers do say at least some kids who were not getting their homework in are doing it," added McCready.
Toronto library staff members have seen homework club students make big gains, Kondo said. "In some cases, the results have been spectacular," he told Education World. "Certainly, a student could go from a C to a B. The fact that the volunteer sees the same child week-to-week means they get used to each other. And any time a child can get individual help, it is great."
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Learn how to create a supportive and productive homework club for students who need help with their homework. Find tips on planning, organising, leading and managing a homework club with examples and resources.
Homework Club offers homework completion, tutoring, STEAM and enrichment activities for students in grades TK-5th. It serves PUSD schools in Sierra Madre and Altadena, and has a main office in Sierra Madre.
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A structured homework routine. A good program dedicates a specified amount of time for kids to complete their homework. That may mean about 30 minutes a day for grade-schoolers. And it could mean as much as two hours a day for high school students. If kids finish their homework early, good programs will allow them to move on to a new activity.
Homework Club offers a quiet, structured, and supportive environment for students to complete their homework with help and mentorship. It serves students from Elementary to High School, ages 5-18, and covers all school subjects.
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Homework Club requires 4 weeks prior notification for absences, students will not be reimbursed if notification is given on a last minute. This is due to the limitation of our space and the restrictions of the amount of students we can enroll and attend to. When we schedule a student, we ensure that your student will have 100% of our attention ...
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Social Homework Café. A social space where students can interact and socialize with peers while they work on homework. Quiet Homework Café. A quiet space for students to work on their homework. This is a great spot for students who need a quiet area to focus or are working on homework that requires more attention like reading or math problems.
Homework Club. Bundle. This subscription service offers a framework for keeping your projects and practices a priority. Each month you'll receive a workshop to help support your practice, a live QnA/Study Hall, and the option to be matched with a pod of 3 other creatives. $18 / month.
The Rising Stars Homework Club's goal is to help close the achievement gap by exposing younger children to a wide range of learning activities, to help them form bonds with many community volunteers, and to make learning fun. We provide consistent love and support through a daily structured program involving homework support, reading time ...
Parents or guardians may call Homework Club at 714-560-0900, ext. 6001 to early release their child. Students who carpool and/or ride the bus/train will be dismissed at 4:45pm as a group and students may be released to attend special on-campus activities as necessary. For questions about the After-School Student Program (ASP), please contact ...
Homework Club is back for the 2024-2025 school year! ACS Homework Club is for students in all grades who would like to stay after school to work on homework in an age-appropriate, teacher-supported classroom setting. Dates: ACS Calendar HC is offered on all regular school days Days: Monday-Friday Time: 3:40 PM-5:15 PM Cost: $7.00 per student ...
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