Homework Policy
Purpose/Philosophy of Homework
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Reinforce and review skills taught (ensures mastery)
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Apply skills
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Develop personal responsibility
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Integrate cross-curricular concepts (long term projects)
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Prepares students for tests
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Experience reading for personal enrichment (book logs, book reports)
Communication
Explained in grade level handbooks/back to school letters including information such as: time, frequency, grading scale, absence policy for students and how homework is assigned when the teacher is out, long-term projects, purpose, due dates, rubric, etc.
Expectations
Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday.
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Kindergarten – 10 to 20 minutes, including reading
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Grade 1 – 10 to 20 minutes including independent reading
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Grade 2 – 10 to 30 minutes plus independent reading
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Grade 3 – 15 to 30 minutes plus independent reading
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Grade 4 – 20 to 30 minutes plus independent reading
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Grade 5 – 30 to 60 minutes plus independent reading
Content
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Review skills recently taught as well as from previous units
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All subjects: reading, writing, math, science, social studies
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Daily homework as well as long-term projects
Grading
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Parent signature of homework sheet, planner, etc
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Homework acknowledged by teacher with check marks, sticker, rubric
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Parent is contacted if there is a pattern of missed or incomplete homework
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Long-term project may address more than one subject area
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Homework passes for daily assignments are sometimes given as part of an incentive plan in classrooms but are not used for long-term projects
Role of the Student, Teacher, Parent/Caregiver
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Student: Attempts all homework, Completes and does their best on assignment
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Returns assignment on time
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Is aware of assignment, understands requirements, including the format
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Asks questions of teacher, parent, or study buddy
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Parent/Caregiver: Supports the policy of the classroom teacher
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Provides a quiet place with desk, chair, supplies, good lighting
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Grades K - 2 – provides assistance as needed
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Grades 3 - 5 – monitors and checks for completion
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Communicate concerns regarding homework to teacher
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Teacher: Ensures every assignment is relevant and directions have been provided/explained
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Provides and follows homework routines
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The homework policy for grades 6-8 is outlined in the middle school handbook.