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12. Homework Policy:
Time: Daily average based on a 4-day week
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Assignments
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Recreational Reading
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Total
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K-1
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10 minutes
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10 minutes
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20 minutes
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Gr. 2
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20 minutes
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15 minutes
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35 minutes
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Gr. 3
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30 minutes
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20 minutes
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50 minutes
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Gr. 4
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40 minutes
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20 minutes
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60 minutes
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Gr. 5
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50 minutes
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25 minutes
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75 minutes
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- Criteria:
All homework is standards based
- Homework reviews and/or reinforces previously taught skills and strategies
- All homework has a purpose that is communicated to students and family (for example: When a writing assignment or project is assigned, guidelines and a distinctly communicated focus of skills and traits will be provided)
- Within a class, all students are to be given the same homework assignments although modifications may be provided
- The family’s responsibility is to provide a home environment that supports self-directed student study
- Parent/teacher communication is encouraged to minimize conflicts regarding homework and provide support when needed.
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