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Homework Policy

The purpose of homework is to develop good study habits in children early on in their academic lives. It is also used to reinforce concepts that have been taught or to work on projects that have been assigned. If a child does not understand his/her assignment after trying to do it at home, please send a note to the teacher indicating the problem.

Teachers use the time schedule described below as a guide when assigning home learning.

Homework/Learning Pathways            Reading

Grade K           20 minutes                                                      10 minutes

Grade 1           20 minutes                                                      20 minutes

Grade 2           20 minutes                                                      20 minutes

Grade 3           30 minutes                                                      30 minutes

Grade 4           45 minutes                                                      30 minutes

Grade 5           45 minutes                                                      30 minutes

Grade 6           60 minutes                                                      30 minutes

Grade 7           60 minutes                                                      30 minutes

Grade 8           60 minutes                                                      30 minutes

These times are just a guide. Some homework assignments may take more or less time based on the length and complexity of an assignment. A child who does not complete class work in class may have to complete class work in addition to any assigned homework.

Assignments must be completed on time and be properly written.  The only acceptable excuse for not completing homework on time is a student's illness or a written note stating an emergency prevented homework from being completed on time. In cases where an appropriate note is provided the day the homework is due, the student will get one extra day beyond the original due date to complete the homework or they will receive a zero. Notes for late homework without other supporting substantiation of the excuse will only be accepted three times in a school year. Students will receive zeros for homework assignments that do not have an acceptable student illness or emergency note for not being turned in on time. If a child fails to complete homework, there may be consequences in the classroom as well as being at risk of falling behind and receiving zeros.

On the third occasion of a homework assignment not being turned in on time with an acceptable excusal note, the teacher will contact the parent and assign a consequence, which might include academic detention.

It is important to note that homework is the student’s responsibility.

Please help your child come prepared for school by helping to ensure homework and supplies are packed in the evening to avoid last minute morning rush. Ultimately, it is the student's responsibility to check and be sure that everything needed for the next day has been packed.

The parents’ responsibility is to provide a quiet environment and assistance when needed. In addition, parents may help in the following ways:

  • Show an interest in your child’s work.
  • Provide a place and time for quiet study.
  • Assist in practicing vocabulary words and math concepts.
  • Encourage home reading by having your child read to you and vice versa.
  • Read together. In addition to books, you can read the newspaper, web-based services, or magazines.
  • Review the homework for neatness and completeness.
  • Refrain from doing the work for your child.
  • Discuss problems related to homework with your child’s teacher.

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