Homework, ES
CAJ Homework Philosophy[edit]
- In general, CAJ believes homework should deepen and reinforce understanding and skill. It should provide independent practice, introduce new material, or provide enrichment and stimulate thinking. If homework is assigned as independent practice, it should be preceded by guided practice in class.
- Homework assignments should be meaningful, reasonable, and well planned to encourage the “joy of learning,” never as punishment or as a substitute for teaching.
- Students should know why the assignment is given, how and when they are to complete it, and how they will be held accountable.
- Teachers should be sensitive to other demands placed on students and coordinate due dates for tests and other projects.
Elementary School Guidelines[edit]
- first grade 10 minutes;
- second grade 20 minutes;
- third grade 30 minutes;
- fourth grade 40 minutes;
- fifth grade 50 minutes.
- Please note that these times do not include the 10-25 minutes a night standard reading assignment that every grade will include in their daily homework. As a rule there will not be homework assigned over the weekend. However, it is understood that on occassion there will be times when students will have to complete long term assignments or assignments not completed on the weekends. For any longer projects or papers assigned, the teacher will provide guidance along the way with deadlines and clear expectations assisting students in the completion of the assignments. There can be exceptions with projects and large assignments, but they will be the exception and not the rule.
