Homework Policy
PURPOSE
The purpose of homework is the independent practice of skills and concepts that promote grade level /span expectations and curriculum that have been modeled and taught in the classroom. Homework serves to develop individual study skills and responsibility while reinforcing skills and concepts. The purpose of homework may include practice, preparation and/or the extension of instructional objectives aligned to the curriculum.
AMOUNT AND FREQUENCY
In the Cranston Public Schools, homework will be assigned on a regular basis by every teacher wherein such is appropriate. The following time chart suggests a minimum average assignment time that Cranston Public school elementary students shall spend on homework, daily, Monday-Thursday, with the exception of long-term projects, which may cover a number of weeks. Homework shall not be assigned over religious, secular, federal or state holidays. Homework shall not be assigned during scheduled holidays. Long term projects will not be due the day following an extended vacation.
Suggested Minimum Time
K Not to Exceed Ten Minutes
1st 10 Minutes
2nd 20 Minutes
3rd 30 Minutes
4th 40 Minutes
5th 50 Minutes
6th 60 Minutes
The purpose of homework is the independent practice of skills and concepts that promote grade level /span expectations and curriculum that have been modeled and taught in the classroom. Homework serves to develop individual study skills and responsibility while reinforcing skills and concepts. The purpose of homework may include practice, preparation and/or the extension of instructional objectives aligned to the curriculum.
AMOUNT AND FREQUENCY
In the Cranston Public Schools, homework will be assigned on a regular basis by every teacher wherein such is appropriate. The following time chart suggests a minimum average assignment time that Cranston Public school elementary students shall spend on homework, daily, Monday-Thursday, with the exception of long-term projects, which may cover a number of weeks. Homework shall not be assigned over religious, secular, federal or state holidays. Homework shall not be assigned during scheduled holidays. Long term projects will not be due the day following an extended vacation.
Suggested Minimum Time
K Not to Exceed Ten Minutes
1st 10 Minutes
2nd 20 Minutes
3rd 30 Minutes
4th 40 Minutes
5th 50 Minutes
6th 60 Minutes