http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/policy/pdf/ikb.pdf
Wood Acres
Homework Policy
2007-2008
In accordance
with
DURATION
OF HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
If you feel that your child has worked
diligently for a reasonable, concentrated amount of time and yet has not
completed the homework assignment, you may permit your child to stop working
and send a note to the teacher advising him/her of your child's effort.
COMPLETION
OF HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Completion and submission of homework is
the student’s responsibility. If your child forgets and leaves an assignment at
home, please consider what actions on your part will best build the child’s
responsibility. We are working to build the habit of homework completion and
submission. The more the child has the opportunity for “owning” the homework
and the entire process, from getting the assignment to turning it in, the more
he/she will learn. If the child does not
have the homework with him/her on the day it is due, staff will apply natural
and logical consequences to encourage responsibility. We do believe that it is
the parents’ job to know that the child had homework, that it was done, and
that it is ready to be returned to school. If your child repeatedly fails to
complete or return homework, please talk with his/her teacher about how best to
build the child’s responsibility. All
questions about homework should be directed to your child's teacher.
Grades 2 – 5:
All homework
should be completed independently. If a student
needed help with a particular assignment, please send a note in to the teacher.
TIME ALLOTMENTS
The time allotted to homework
will increase gradually from grade to grade. The following is a list of
approximate daily time allotments (may vary according to day and /or
assignment). Guidelines do not include
basic math facts practice/independent reading. These times are approximate.
Individual student’s pace may need to be taken into consideration.
Guidelines
Grades K – 2 = 10 – 30 minutes
Grades 3 – 4 = 30 – 45 minutes
Grade 5 = Up to 60 minutes