Homework Policy

• Times are based upon a daily average for a 4-day week.
• The daily total should not exceed the minutes indicated, but may be different depending on individual student speed and focused effort.

CRITERIA

• All homework is standards-based.
• Homework reviews/reinforces previously taught skills/strategies.
• All homework had a purpose that is communicated to students and family. For example, when a long-term project is assigned, guidelines and skills will be provided in order to set the purpose.
• Within a class, all students are to be given the same homework assignments although modifications may be provided.
• The family’s responsibility is to provide a home environment that supports self-directed student study.
• Parent-teacher communication is encouraged to minimize conflicts regarding homework and provide support when needed.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
If your child will be absent from school for five days or more, please apply for an “Independent Study Contract” that will then be written up by the teacher and signed by a parent or guardian. To receive credit for work completed during the absence the contract must:

1. Be completed and signed at least one week in advance of the absence. Please sign the contract in the office.
2. Be written up by the teacher specifying the required academic tasks/projects.
3. Be completed in its entirety by your child, and returned to the teacher by the due date.