Creech Road Elementary Homework Policy

At Creech Road Elementary, we define the term “homework” as school-related instruction that is to be completed outside the classroom. It should fulfill the following purposes:

• To enrich and extend school experiences through related home activities.
• To reinforce learning by providing practice and application.
• To stimulate effort, independence, responsibility and self-direction.

Guidelines

• Homework will provide practice to reinforce skills and materials learned in class.
• Homework will provide opportunity for parents to encourage their children to succeed in school.
•  All homework assignments will be completed on time.
• Students will turn in work that is neatly done.

Frequency

• Kindergarten -  Encourage reading for pleasure. Send home a list of optional assignments to  enrich and extend school experiences.
• 1st - Not to exceed an average of 15-20 minutes
• 2nd - Not to exceed an average of 25-30 minutes
• 3rd - Not to exceed an average of 35-40 minutes
• 4th/5th - Not to exceed an average of 50 minutes

Homework can be assigned Monday – Thursday. Occasionally some projects might extend into the weekend.