ACADEMIC HOMEWORK POLICY
The following are the time guidelines for homework. Homework may take slightly longer or less time than indicated. Homework is assigned to reinforce material already taught, as well as to challenge students and to foster habits of independent study.
Time allotments are as follows:
Grades: K-2..... Recommended not to exceed thirty minutes
3-5...... Recommended not to exceed sixty minutes
6-8….. Recommended not to exceed two hours
Homework is usually given Monday through Thursday nights. If a student has long‑range assignments, he/she will be expected to do school work on the weekend. A student will benefit if parents help foster systematic study habits. If a student regularly insists she/he does not have homework, please contact the teacher.
Please consider the following for your student's homework:
1. Adequate study space and lighting
2. Proper environment free from distractions, such as TV/ other electronic devices
3. A definitive time for daily independent study
Each classroom teacher, K- 4, sets his/her own homework policy. Please familiarize yourself with the policy for your child's grade level. Students who are absent must meet with the teacher to arrange to make up quizzes or tests.
Grades 5-8 Homework and Test Policy
Responsibility for homework assignments and time management is critical for students. In order to develop good study habits and test preparation, students will be encouraged to develop independent skills to successfully complete homework and study expectations. Since 5th-8th grade classes are departmentalized, specific homework expectations will be distributed by the classroom teachers to the students in class and to parents at Back to School Night. Please nurture high expectations and independent study. To support students to work to their potential, teachers try not to schedule more than two tests per day.
All Grades
Teachers have no obligation to prepare or give make-up work for students who are absent, due to vacation time. Vacations during the school calendar are strongly discouraged as both class work and tests will be jeopardized.
