The Stevens Planning Council has
set up guidelines regarding the quantity and quality
of homework expected of our students in grades K-5.
Below is an outline of what you and your children
may generally expect if we are going to meet local
and state learning standards.
Kindergarten: Children
may have one homework assignment each week, as
well as an occasional special project. In
addition, all parents are encouraged to read
everyday with their children.
Grade 1: Approximately
45 - 60 minutes of homework may be expected
each week. Children in the remedial reading
program receive about 15 minutes a day of
additional practice. Also, all parents are
encouraged to read everyday with their children.
Grade 2: Approximately 1
hour and 20 minutes to 2 hours of homework may
be expected each week. Children in the
remedial reading and/or resource room programs
are given further practice sessions of about 15
- 30 minutes a night. In addition, all parents
are encouraged to read everyday with their
children.
Grade 3: Approximately 3
- 4 hours of homework may be expected each
week. Children who receive remedial reading
and/or resource room assistance may receive
further work or practice. In addition, all
parents are encouraged to read everyday with
their children.
Grade 4: Approximately
3.5 - 4 hours of homework may be expected
each week. This does not include independent
reading, nor the practice of math facts and the
like. In addition, students are expected to
complete work not finished in class. Children
who receive remedial reading and/or resource
room assistance may receive further work or
practice. In addition, all children are
encouraged to read each day for recreation. This
may include books, magazines and/or newspapers.
Grade 5: Approximately 4
hours of homework may be expected each week.
This does not include independent reading, nor
the practice of math facts and the like. In
addition, students are expected to complete work
not finished in class. Children who receive
remedial reading and/or resource room assistance
may receive further work or practice. In
addition, all children are encouraged to read
each day for recreation. This may include books,
magazines and/or newspapers.
Other considerations:
1. Teachers will try to be
sensitive to the timing of homework in
conjunction with events on the school calendar.
2. Teachers are aware that
parents appreciate as much notice as possible
for special assignments.
3. Teachers will make every
effort to provide as much detail as possible
about directions so that parents can guide their
child through the assignment properly.
