Student Resources

Independent Practice

Whitehall recognizes independent practice at home as an integral and necessary part of the educational program of each student. The purpose of independent practice is to reinforce, supplement, and enrich work done in the classroom, to promote competency in skills, and to help students learn to manage time effectively. Independent practice is given as practice to further drive instruction and our mission to implement the College and Career Readiness Standards. Independent practice should support rigor, and have measurable outcomes for our scholars.

At the beginning of the year, teachers will send home specific guidelines for the completion of independent practice. Each grade level and/or teacher will provide parents with their independent practice policies and procedures at Back-to-School Night. These will include acceptance of late independent practice and projects. Agenda Books or a calendar are used by students and parents daily to help communicate independent practice assignments and school behavior. For agenda books, please read and review the information nightly with your scholar. We recommend that home study habits be developed and maintained each day. These include:

1. Establishing a set time when independent practice will be completed.
2. Providing the proper learning environment that includes light, air, and is free of distractions.
3. Providing the necessary supplies.
4. Offering assistance in the form of However, do not complete an assignment for your child.
5. Review and check the agenda books and/or independent practice calendar nightly.
6. When you have questions or concerns, please contact the appropriate staff member.