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 Homework
is given at all grade levels Monday through Thursday. The purpose of
homework is to reinforce concepts that are previously taught by the
teacher.
Sometimes there are long-term assignments that continue over a
period of several weeks. Students are asked to prepare a science
project for our science fair in the spring, associated with Open
House (April 14).
It is always a good idea to read with your child daily, in any
language, and to practice math facts. (See our "Math Facts & Reading
Links" for quick access to online practice!)
If you have any questions about homework, please contact your
child's teacher.
*** The following information was reproduced
from LAUSD's District One Newsletter, Feb 2005 ***
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MINIMUM HOMEWORK TIME
Kindergarten.............15-20 mins.
First (1st)..............30-35 mins.
Second (2nd).............30-35 mins.
Third (3rd)..............35-40 mins.
Fourth (4th).............35-40 mins.
Fifth (5th)..............50-60 mins.
* Homework assignments should be reasonable in length,
content, and resources required should be easily obtained.
* Homework for all students should be purposeful and clear. It
should be based on the needs of the class. It should never be
assigned as punishment.
* Homework may be scheduled over an extended period of time that may
include weekends and vacations.
* The assignment should always be stated in terms of the Standard,
skill or concept being reinforced rather than in terms of the
chapter, unit or page number given in a given test.
* Homework assignments and due dates should be explained by the
teacher in advance and thoroughly understood by the students.
Written description of goals and criteria and homework policy should
be provided at the beginning of the course.
* When homework is appropriately assigned and explained by the
teacher, homework becomes the responsibility of the student to
understand, complete and return by the expected date.
* Completed assignments should be recorded by the teacher and
reviewed with the students.
* Parents should be notified when students do not complete homework
or show significant decline in effort or achievement.
* Homework, which is a necessary part of students' educational
program, is purposeful when it provides work habits and a sense of
responsibility for completing the task. Purposeful homework is
related to class work and the standards. Parents should help
students organize their assignments by recording them on a calendar
or planner, along with due dates and dates turned in.
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