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Recommended Internet Resources

  • http://www.factmonster.com/
    Includes games as well as dictionary, encyclopedia, and almanacs.  Arrange by subject.
  • http://www.kcls.org/homework
    King County Library Homework Website includes link to on-line help everyday from 2:00-10:00pm for grades 4-12.
  • www.ala.org/greatsites
    Association for Library Services to Children
  • http://www.brainpopjr.com
    Good for K-3.  Has movies about various school topics and subjects.
  • http://www.askforkids.com
    Ask Jeeves for kids.
  • http://www.kidsclick.org
    A search engine for kids made by librarians.

Recommended Books

  • Johnson, Drew and Cynthia. Homework Heroes. New York: Kaplan Books, 2002.
  • Klavan, Ellen. Taming the Homework Monster: How to Make Homework a Positive Learning Experience for Your Child. New York: Poseidon Press, 1992.
  • Peters, Ruth, PhD. Overcoming Underachieving: A Simple Plan to Boost Your Kids’ Grades and End the Homework Hassles. New York: Broadway Books, 2000.
  • Radencich, Marguerite C., PhD and Schumm, Jeanne S., PhD. How to Help Your Child with Homework: Every Caring Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Good Study Habits and Ending the Homework Wars. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 1997. (Available at Cascade Ridge’s Library)
  • Rosemond, John. Ending the Homework Hassle: Understanding, Preventing, and Solving School Performance Problems. Kansas City: Andrews and McMeel, 1990. (Available at Cascade Ridge’s Library)
  • Schumm, Jeanne S., PhD. How to Help Your Child with Homework: The Complete Guide to Encouraging Good Study Habits and Ending the Homework Wars. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 2005.
  • Stein, J, et al.  Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework. New York: Scholastic, 2007.

Recommended On-line Articles for Parents

  • www.childdevelopmentinfo.com Tips for Helping Kids and Teens with Homework and Study Habits

  • www.kidshealth.org Helping Your Gradeschooler with Homework

  • www.schwablearning.org Parents’ Top Tips for Surviving Homework Without Tears

Equal Opportunity Notice

The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing or by telephone. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding interpretation and translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Kathy Connally in writing or by telephone.
For general information or to be directed to a specific department, please contact the ISD Receptionist at 425-837-7000.
Amanda Dorey, Title IX Coordinator Stacey Zachau, District HIB Coordinator Amanda Dorey, Civil Rights Compliance Officer Pam Ridenour, Section 504 Coordinator
425-837-7000 5150 220th AVE SE, Issaquah, WA 98029
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