Homework Policy

Fourth Grade Homework Policy:

Homework will be assigned each evening, Monday through Thursday.

• Math and Spelling Homework will be given daily, except Fridays and Weekends

• Reading should be done nightly.  At least 20 minutes a night!

The amount of time will vary from student to student but will generally be 30-45 minutes a night.

Homework Tips:

When doing homework it is helpful to work where it is quite and distractions are limited.

Set up a place where your child will always go to do their homework.  Have the area stocked with sharpened pencils, erasers, markers and paper.

Setting a timer for each subject area of homework is helpful.  Set a stove, microwave, egg timer or cell phone timer for a certain amount of time and walk away while your child does homework.  We will be using a timer in our classroom all the time so this will be familiar to them!  Let them know you’ll be back to check their work or answer any questions. It is important for them to try to work independently on their assignments. 

Pack up the backpack with homework, agenda, and any notices the night before so you don’t have to worry about what is in the bag on the way out the door in the morning.

Start handing over responsibility to your child, in regards to their school work, and this will make the transition to middle school go smoother.