Homework Policy

Purpose of Homework K-5

• Enjoyment and practice of learning at home
• Development of responsibility and study skills
• Completion of long term / independent projects

(Students who do not utilize class time for work assigned in class can also take their work home, but may end up spending more time working on completion.)

Purpose of Homework 6-8

• Enjoyment and practice of learning at home
• Development of responsibility and study skills
• Completion of long term / independent projects
• Exploration and extension of concepts discussed in class
• Proving mastery of concepts through demonstration and application

Homework Policy:

Assuming that students are utilizing class time for assigned work, we expect ten minutes per night (on average four to five nights per week) be spent on homework per grade level for each child. Minimum range expectations are as follows:

• K/1 from 10 up to 20 minutes
• 2/3 from 20 up to 40 minutes
• 4/5 from 40 up to 60 minutes
• 6/7/8 from 60 up to 90 minutes

Parents are asked to assist their children in finding a time and a place for homework to be completed. Parents are a key component in the homework process.

Parents are strongly encouraged to communicate with the teacher when homework is too much of a burden for their child or too little in regard to the expectations of the school or if there is a family situation that is preventing their child from having success with this workload.