HOMEWORK POLICY
Dorothea Walker Elementary School has developed a homework policy,
To help foster academic achievement
To assist students in developing routines of good work habits
To assist students in developing a sense of responsibly that will be of benefit to them in their future years of school
Homework can be assignments that are,
Specifically assigned to be completed at home
Work not completed during the regular classes
Review of class work, studying for upcoming tests
Silent or shared reading
It is recognized that some students may have more homework than others based on how much they are able to accomplish in class, how skilled they are at the task or how well they can concentrate during the completion of the homework.
The primary program document does indicate that there should be no formal homework assigned to students in the primary grades (grades K-3). Therefore primary home practice is at the discretion of the parents. The following are recommendations of the teachers at Dorothea Walker and are considered average amounts.
Homework Recommendations
Primary 10 - 15 minutes of shared reading, spelling or basic review at the discretion of parents
Grade 4 - 6 30 minutes
Grade 7 45 minutes
Please note that if the homework load becomes frustrating a conference should be arranged with the classroom teacher to discuss possible solutions. Your assistance in helping us establish healthy homework habits is much appreciated and will be of great benefit to your son / daughter.
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