HOMEWORK

Homework can be an effective teaching/learning activity.  It is important that students develop the daily habit of independent learning outside of the classroom.  Plus, it is recognized that home involvement in a student’s academic development further promotes the parent-school partnership in the education of our youth.

All homework should have a specific purpose relative to the curriculum and previous instruction, and not be assigned as busy work.  It should not be given for disciplinary purposes.  The quantity of homework should also be reasonable, and consistent with the following guidelines. *

                        K-1 - No homework, but give students a job assignment, i.e. bring five

                        pictures of things that begin with the letter “A”.

                        2-4 -      10-30 minutes of homework.

                        5-6 -      20-40 minutes of homework.

                        7-8 -      30-75 minutes of homework.

                   **   9-10 -    60-90 minutes of homework

                   **   11-12 - 60-120 minutes of homework

                        * The number of minutes are the suggested total minutes of homework,

                           not minutes per class.

                        ** Based on 5-6 classes

All homework should involve some type of immediate follow-up and evaluation, so skills and knowledge are reinforced and students are kept informed of their academic standing.

It is important that the schools teach study skills, so students know how to be independent, self-directed learners.  It is also suggested that homework assignments be discouraged before vacations.

Adopted:   5/00                                                                                                                                     Reviewed:    7/06

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