Homework should help a child:
- Develop independent study habits and self-discipline.
- Reinforce classroom instruction by further application and experience.
- Enrich school experiences as a result of independent study, individual research and experimentation.
Your child’s teacher is committed to:
- Explaining and clarifying assignments with students at the time homework assignments are made.
- Periodically providing assignments other than pencil and paper activities.
- Evaluating and monitoring homework assignments.
- Informing parents when students consistently fail to complete assignments.
Parents are encouraged to:
- Provide a study place with a minimum of distraction.
- Monitor the student as needed.
- Communicate with the teacher if there are questions about homework assignments or if students have difficulty in completing assignments in a reasonable time.
- Check to see that work is completed and school materials returned.
A student is expected to:
- Inform parents when assignments are made and when they are due.
- Bring necessary materials home and return materials on time.
- Complete the assignments neatly, accurately, and on time.
Time allotments:
The suggested maximum weekly time allotments are:
Grades K-1: One hour and 20 minutes to two hours.
Grades 2-3: Two hours to two hours and 40 minutes.
Grades 4-6: Two hours and 40 minutes to four hours.
If a student consistently fails to complete homework assignments, the following procedures will be followed:
- Counseling by pupil’s teacher.
- The teacher will contact the parent.
- The School Principal will contact the parent.