New for the 2024-2025 school year, Derby Public Schools is introducing a new “Partner Practice” program, designed to support our students' skill development through meaningful family engagement at home. We believe that your involvement is crucial to enhancing academic outcomes.

Why Partner Practice? Your investment in your child's education is invaluable. Family partnership and participation are essential for increasing academic success.

Research shows that as little as 15 minutes of reading each night can significantly improve vocabulary and reading levels. This is also true for math fluency and overall after-school support. Students will receive assignments to complete 15 minutes of IXL Math and Reading Practice Monday-Thursday (when school is in session), totaling 60 minutes for the week in each subject. If students are participating in the Brainfuse High Dose Tutoring program, their tutoring minutes will count in place of their Partner Practice.

New Adjustments for Middle School:
For middle school, the first nine weeks of feedback led to some enhancements in the Partner Practice program. Originally, students were asked to complete 60 minutes of IXL Math and 60 minutes of IXL Reading Practice per week. Now, students will have more flexibility and engagement opportunities through a choice board of activities. Each Monday, middle school students will receive a choice board handout, with assignments due by the following Monday, accompanied by a parent/guardian's signature.

New Starting the Second 9-Weeks:

Choice Board Activities: Instead of just focusing on IXL, students will receive a weekly choice board (one for Math and one for English) with various activities, such as:

• Completing IXL practice if they choose to
• Reviewing a lesson with a parent/guardian
• Reading a book of their choice

These activities are designed to encourage parent-child interaction and reflect classroom learning, with conversation starters that fit your family’s evening schedule. If your child is enrolled in the Brainfuse High Dose Tutoring program, their tutoring time will count towards their Partner Practice.

The Partner Practice Homework Program Aims to:

• Strengthen academic achievement
• Enhance family involvement in learning
• Create a collaborative partnership focused on student success

Thank you for your continued support and feedback as we work together to make a difference in your child’s education. Partner Practice provides a wonderful opportunity for families to engage with their children’s learning while reinforcing the key concepts being taught in the classroom.

DERBY NORTH PARTNER PRACTICE FORM - MATH

DERBY NORTH PARTNER PRACTICE FORM - ENGLISH