Homework is a regularly assigned student activity, which is primarily completed outside of regular classroom time and has a definite relationship to the student's instructional program.  The purpose of homework is to reinforce, enrich and/or extend concepts taught in class.  The cooperation of students, parents, teachers and administrators is necessary.

Homework shall consist of:

• Reading or being read to for 15 minutes per night.
• Completing any other assignments given by teacher.

If a child is spending more than 10 minutes per grade level, in addition to the 15 minutes of reading on a regular basis, please contact the teacher.  For example, a first grade student should have approximately 10 minutes of homework per night, a third grader 30 minutes, a fifth grader 50 minutes.  Special projects and reports may be in addition to this time guideline.

Student Responsibilities

• Take home necessary materials for assignments.
• Do assignments.
• Ask for help only when necessary.
• Schedule a homework time.
• Turn in assignments on time.
• Ask for homework when absent.

Parent Responsibilities

• Reinforce the value of homework.
• Offer encouragement and support.
• Always insist that the student does his/her own work.
• Provide a distraction-free homework area.
• Confer with teacher about homework policies and concerns.

Teacher Responsibilities

• Communicate homework assignments and due dates.
• Assign, evaluate and return homework in a timely manner.
• Communicate expectations to parents and students.
• Notify parents if homework is not being completed.
• Never give homework as punishment.