Rochambeau Middle School

Homework Club Letter to Parents

RMS Homework Club Protocols 

• The supervising teacher will pick students up at 2:55 p.m. in the All Purpose Room.
      
• Students attending must come to the All Purpose Room with all necessary materials.
        
• Students should use the lavatory and/or get a drink between 2:45 and 2:55p.m.
• The supervising teacher and students go directly to the Media Center without stopping at lockers.  Students must come prepared with all materials: backpacks, coats, books, including independent reading books, etc.)
• The use of electronic devices, including cell phones and iPods, is prohibited.
• No more than three students should be seated at any table.
• Supervising teacher will pass a “sign-in” sheet to all students at the beginning of the session. 
• Students must ask and receive permission prior to working on computers.  The work must be related to an assignment and will be monitored by the supervising teacher.
• No food/drink is allowed while using technology.  Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.  Sharing food/drink is not allowed.    
• Students must remain quiet and read independently if work is completed before the session ends. 
• The Homework Club is not an opportunity for peer tutoring as the setting must be quiet to allow students an opportunity to complete their assignments.
• Students need a written and signed pass from their parent/guardian if they are leaving prior to 4:30p.m.  This pass must be given to the supervising teacher.  If not, their parent must pick them up in the Media Center or supervising teacher's classroom.
• At 4:25 p.m., students may return to their lockers in "two at a time" waves to return any books/materials.