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Homework Policy

Homework helps build responsibility, self-discipline and life-long learning habits. Time spent on homework directly influences students' ability to meet their teacher's academic goals as well as the district's academic standards. Homework should be an extension of classroom learning so that each student can reach those goals.

Individual teachers expect students and parents to view homework as a routine and an important part of students' daily lives. Although it is the student's responsibility to do most homework assignments independently, teachers expect all students to use parents and other family members as contributing resources.

Most children should be able to finish their homework within a reasonable time period. If your child is experiencing difficulties in completing his.her work, please request a conference with your child's teacher.

Parents should provide a time and space for the child to complete homework assignments. A special place in the house, away from most distractions, and a consistent homework time have proven to be the most beneficial for academic success. Parents should show interest in their child's work by checking over assignments daily and reinforcing the child's efforts. Children are expected to complete their assignments on time and put their best effort into the work.

Also, our students are expected to read each night for (a suggested) 15-30 minutes to develop and improve their reading. Parents of K-1 students are encouraged to read to their child for a comparable amount of time.

Students who do not complete numerous homework assignments are likely to fall behind in their studies, thereby affecting their learning and their grades.

(AS REVISED and ADOPTED BY SSC Feb. 17, 2000 )