homework*

Homework is defined as any school-related tasks and/or activities assigned by a teacher, or through mutual agreement of the student and teacher, which requires time and effort outside of the regular classroom for successful completion. The emphasis of homework should be the practice, review and preview of current course work. Homework may include but not be limited to; practicing skills taught in class, study and review, gather information and research, reading and writing practice.

Students in primary grades (K-3) should not regularly exceed thirty (30) minutes per day. Students in intermediate grades (4-8) should not regularly exceed one (1) hour per day.

Specific details regarding homework will be provided by classroom teachers throughout the school year in accordance with Board Policy 6154.