Homework is an integral part of the child's educational process.  The Core Knowledge Curriculum, used by American Quality Schools, requires student preparation outside of school and is enhanced by a parent's involvement with homework completion. 

Homework assignments are a part of each student's grade, therefore, missing assignments must be turned in as soon as possible.  Students are also responsible for homework assignments missed during an absence from school (see section on student absences).

When students miss 3 homework assignments, parents will be contacted by phone.  Continual failure to complete or to turn in homework assignments on time will result in a parent conference with Administration. 

Parents may be required to work with their child on special projects and provide materials that can be found in the home.

• Parent/student reading, particularly in the primary grades, is strongly recommended.
• Parents have the responsibility to discuss and check homework assignments on a daily basis with their child.
• Parents have the responsibility to review and sign their child's homework if it is requested by the teacher.

School-Wide Homework Policy  

Purpose

Time Allotment

Students in K-2^nd grade will benefit from 10-20 minutes of homework each night. Students in 3^rd through 5th grade will benefit from 30-45 minutes of homework each night.

ALL GRADES are expected to read outside of their assigned work. Kindergarten students and first grade students should read with or to an adult nightly. Students in grades 2nd-5th should do independent reading nightly.

Student Responsibilities

Parent Responsibilities

Teacher Responsibilities

Arrange to meet with students and/or parents if questions arise