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Homework is intended to provide practice
for automatic performance and to develop the processes for
learning that are a part of HRS instruction. It is a time
for children to work independently and practice known skills.
An additional goal is to establish a routine
and the expectation that homework is a part of school and
home life.
Parents are expected to:
- Establish a regular homework time. Consistency
is important.
- Provide a quiet place for the child to
work.
- Help with organization. Provide the tools
for study, pencil, paper, stapler, etc.
- Sign the student notebook to indicate
that homework and reading were completed.
- Communicate with teachers.
The following guidelines are maximum expectations.
They help students establish patterns for organization and
follow-through while reinforcing skills already learned. Expectations
may be individualized to meet specific needs.
Total minutes will not be expected at the
beginning of the year. Expectations will increase to maximum
levels for the grade level by spring. Teachers may give assignments
related to the independent reading, but that time will be
reflected in the total minutes expected at a grade level.
If your child is spending more time on assignments, please
communicate with the teacher.
The reading assignment may be met by the
child reading, the parent reading to the child or a combination
of the two. Take time to discuss what is being read.
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NUMBER OF MINUTES
OF READING EACH DAY |
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS
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NUMBER OF MINTUES
EXPECTED EACH DAY |
| Pre-First |
15 minutes |
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| First |
15 minutes |
Non-written projects and math practice |
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| Second |
15 minutes |
Non-written projects,
math practice and dictation study |
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| Third |
15 minutes |
Math practice, projects and dictation
study |
Up to 30 minutes once a week |
| Fourth |
15 minutes |
Math practice, projects
and dictation study |
Up to 30 minutes twice
weekly |
| Fifth |
20-30 minutes |
Math practice, projects
and dictation study |
Up to 40 minutes three times weekly |
| Sixth |
30 minutes |
Math practice, projects
and dictation study |
Up to 60 minutes three
times weekly |
| Seventh/Eighth |
45 minutes |
Math, social studies, science practice,
projects and dictation study |
Up to 90 minutes four times weekly |
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