Homework Policy
Homework Expectations
Rationale:
The purpose of homework is to reinforce skills learned at school by providing practice at home. This helps families understand the learning that’s happening in school. In addition, homework helps students learn routines at home to be responsible students and develop time management skills.
Time Allotments & Types of Homework:
The time allotted will increase gradually from grade to grade. The guidelines below should remain flexible. Individual differences among children may be taken into considerations by families and teachers.
Grade Level Daily Expectations
Kindergarten
- Read to child approximately 15 minutes a night
- Interact with child, converse about work that is sent home and information in newsletters
First grade
- 25 minutes total (including 10 minutes of reading)
- Literacy academic choice weekly packets (adult initialed)
- Math & science HW as needed
Second grade
- 30 minutes total (including 20 minutes of reading)
- Literacy and math academic choice weekly packets (adult initialed)
Third grade
- 40-50 minutes total (including 20 minutes of reading)
- Reading and Math Log
- Weekly spelling, reading responses and choice of selection
Fourth grade
- 50-60 minutes total (including 30 minutes of reading)
- Literacy and Math nightly HW
- Projects-book reports (2 per year)
Fifth grade
- 60 minutes total (including 30 minutes of reading)
- Mixture of daily/ weekly/ long-term assignments