Home Learning Policy

Practicing skills learned in class, extension or application of concepts already learned, as well as integration of a variety of skills in a single assignment or project, are among the purposes for homework at ASM. Homework also helps students develop good study habits and learn how to manage their time and materials.

That said, research shows that homework does not necessarily contribute to increased learning. Therefore, our goal is to provide students with homework while also ensuring that they have time for extracurricular activities, to play outside, and to be with their family and friends. The vast majority of learning will take place inside the classroom with other students and your child’s teacher.

The time it takes each child to complete work varies. Our intention is that most students will spend an average of 10 minutes per grade on homework each night:

Grade 1- 10 minutes

Grade 2- 20 minutes

Grade 3- 30 minutes

Grade 4- 40 minutes

Grade 5- 50 minutes

*Students in the Native Spanish Program will receive more homework due to added requirements of this program. If parents feel their child’s homework is excessive, they should contact the teacher.

These guidelines for homework time include time to read independently. All LS students from Kinder 3 to Grade 5 are expected to read every night for 5 to 30 minutes depending on their age. Developing an independent reading habit is extremely important. Independent reading should be reading that is relatively easy. ‘Just right’ books are books children can read on their own quickly and smoothly. Classroom teachers will be giving parents guidelines and suggestions about choosing ‘just right books’ and supporting independent reading at the beginning of the school year.