The District relies on research based practices regarding time allotment guidelines for student homework. Students vary in their ability levels, learning styles, home resources, and need for additional work at home. Courses also differ in kinds of material presented, equipment requirements, and degrees of supervision needed for assignments, making it inappropriate to state specific time requirements.
According to research, if homework is assigned, the length of time elementary students should generally be spending on homework ranges from 10-20 minutes a day in Grades K-2 to 30-45 minutes a day in Grades 3-5.
K-5 Homework Guidelines for Parents
If your child regularly requires a great deal more time to complete assignments, you should contact your child’s teacher. If your child does not have homework or finishes early, it is always a good idea to spend time reading or reviewing math facts.
K-5 Homework Guidelines for Teachers
K-5 Homework should not be graded but may be considered as part of Behaviors that Promote Learning on the report card. To ensure that homework is an effective learning experience for students, the following guidelines are offered under District Regulation (Procedure) 2422P.
Teachers are responsible for: