The Grant School Site Council has developed guidelines for a schoolwide homework policy in order to clarify general expectations for students, parents, and teachers. Each teacher will develop a classroom homework policy based on the following guidelines in the fall.

Homework is an important part of each child's educational program. It provides a means of teaching necessary skills of independent study and learning outside the classroom. It helps to promote good study habits and encourages students to share classroom experiences with parents.

Other reasons for homework:

• To build interest in reading and learning.
• To increase learning.
• To establish self-discipline and independent study skills.
• To encourage parent awareness of student learning.
• To make up work due to an absence.
• To provide an opportunity to pursue special interest of ability areas.
• To complete work started in class.
• To expand and/or enrich regular class work.

The following time chart suggests a minimum amount of time children should spend on homework, daily, Monday-Thursday:

Kindergarten

10-15 minutes

Grades 1-3

15-30 minutes

Grades 4-6

40-60 minutes

It is important to develop good study habits at school and at home.

• Be sure you understand the assignment, and ask your teacher if you need help understanding the assignment.
• Set aside a regular time to do homework.
• Study in a quiet place.
• Complete your work and hand it in when it is due.
• Do your best on each assignment.