Homework Responsibilities

Natick Public Schools Homework Policy

The Natick School System believes that homework contributes to the understanding of the curriculum and reinforces learning. Homework should be a meaningful extension of daily classroom activities. We believe that homework

provides for practice of skills and application of principles learned in the classroom;
stimulates individual initiative, personal responsibility, and self-direction.

Homework Time Allotment Guidelines

The suggested amount per day for fifth grade is 45-60 minutes.
If a child finishes assignments early, she or he should read independently or work on math practice on TenMarks.

Teachers and Homework Responsibilities:

Assign homework that is meaningful and useful.
Allow time for student's questions to clarify directions.
Respond to each assignment by a grade and/or comment, written or oral, within a reasonable length of time.
Provide opportunities for both short‑term and long‑term assignments.
Monitor long‑term assignments in order to avoid last‑minute student efforts.
Limit assigning homework over school vacations.
Inform parents of their role in supervising homework.
Communicate with pupil and parent when problems concerning homework arise.
Respect the observance of religious holidays when assigning homework.

Parents and Homework Responsibilities:

Provide a suitable place for study.
Establish a consistent study time.
Check student assignment notebook (also see the homework on websites, and check iPass for grades 6-8).
Oversee long-term assignments and assist student in learning to budget time accordingly.
Encourage student to accept responsibility for completing homework assignments.
Assist with - but do not do - the work.
Recognize that homework is not limited to written assignments, but includes studying, reading, and/or researching.

Students and Homework Responsibilities:

Record the directions for homework in an assignment notebook.
Make sure the directions are clearly understood.
Maintain an appropriate study environment.
Accept responsibility for completing assignments and keeping materials in order.
Hand in neat, accurate, and meaningful products on time.
Budget time properly for long-term assignments.

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