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Homework

Homework is an important part of a scholar's education.  Homework reinforces what scholars have learned in class and is sometimes class work that has not been completed.  Being aware of your scholar's homework is an excellent way to track your scholar's progress.  Parents should examine the assignments worked on at home. 

Many assignments are completed in class.  Ask your scholar to bring these assignments home to help you keep abreast of classroom activities.  Incomplete class assignments must be completed at home.  In case of absence, it is the responsibility of the student to arrange for make up assignments.

The amount of homework assigned is based on what the average scholar of the grade can accomplish in the time prescribed:

Grades 1 & 2 - 45 Maximum minutes of concentrated attention                                    

Grades 3 & 4 - 60 Maximum minutes of concentrated attention                                            

Grades 5 & 6 - 90 Maximum minutes of concentrated attention                                                

Grades 7 & 8 - 120 Maximum minutes of concentrated attention​

This does not mean that each scholar will be assigned the maximum each night. Homework is the work of the scholar.  It is made up of reading, study, and some written assignments. Families can help by supervising, showing interest, and providing a quiet time and place for the scholars to complete home assignments.  In the primary grades, the scholars should read aloud EVERY evening.  Independent reading is very important for all scholars and should be included in the time allotted for homework.