Homework Guidelines

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The ability to complete homework independently and consistently is an essential part of being a student.

 

  • Students in kindergarten through third grade can expect 15 to 20 minutes of homework four nights a week.
  • Students in fourth and fifth grades can expect to have 30 to 45 minutes of homework four nights a week with addition of a long-term project modified for the lower grades.
  • Students in sixth through eighth grade can expect to have 45 to 60 minutes of homework each day with the addition of a long-term project.
  • High school students (grades 9-12) can expect to have 60 to 90 minutes of homework each day with the addition of a long-term project.

 

Depending on a student’s age, either the student or teacher will write specific assignments in the home/school log.  Students are expected to have all necessary materials and return the next day with completed assignments.  Homework is designed to reinforce new classroom concepts taught and to provide practice time for these skills.  It should be noted that incomplete class work and homework are two different items.

 

Homework is individualized and is determined by the student’s ability.  Completion of homework assignments takes place outside of scheduled school hours.

 

Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to establish a homework/study period nightly for their child.  While assistance and structure are necessary, independence in completing homework should be fostered.  The school’s expectation is that each student completes his/her own assignments.

 

Academic Support

Each day students who struggle to complete their homework are given an opportunity to complete the work during the school hours.  The academic support program is in place to help these students achieve the minimum expectations by providing two additional 30-minute work periods in the school day.  Students receiving academic support are expected to work on unfinished homework, incomplete classroom assignments, and/or test preparation.  Teaching support is available to the students during these work periods.