Homework Time Guidelines

The following guidelines relate to the amount of uninterrupted time that a child spends on a task. Teachers may adjust these guidelines to a child’s needs; a child’s learning style may vary the time devoted to assignments. Our homework guidelines provide general estimates for children to complete assignments. If the time it takes your child to complete homework varies significantly from the grade level guidelines, please speak with the classroom teacher.

The amount of time it takes a student to complete homework is widely variable. This is especially the case when it comes to how a student might organize their time to complete several multi-day assignments. Please contact your child's teacher if you find that they are consistently far above, or below these guidelines.

Elementary School

Kindergarten

There is no regularly assigned homework. Homework assignments are to be given occasionally to help develop a sense of responsibility and carryover between home and school-related projects. Activities that pertain to sounds or letters are examples. Reading to and with your child, each day will help to develop good reading habits.

First Grade

Short homework assignments may be given to reinforce classroom objectives. Children may be asked to complete classroom work with parental supervision. Parents are asked to help children develop responsibility for materials and belongings. Reading to and with your child for approximately 15 minutes each day, in the beginning of the year and up to 30 minutes by the end of first grade, will help to develop good reading habits.

Second Grade

Children receive regular language arts and math assignments. Children may be asked to work on special projects or activities. Children are expected to read for approximately 30 minutes each night. In total, students are expected to spend approximately 40 minutes completing daily homework.

Third Grade

Students are expected to read for approximately 30 minutes each night. An additional 20-25 minutes of homework may be assigned. Examples include: spelling, math homework, and practicing math facts. Children may be asked to work on special projects or activities.

Fourth Grade

Approximately 45 to 60 minutes of homework (in total) is assigned each night in the subject areas. Students are expected to read for 30 to 45 minutes each night. Children will be asked to work on daily assignments as well as long-term projects.

Reading

For all students, reading is a daily homework requirement. The daily reading assignment is included in the total time estimate required for daily homework. This includes reading to your child, reading with your child, a child reading to a family member, or a child reading independently. The amount of reading time increases across the school year as children increase their reading stamina.

Support Services and Special Area Subjects

Students who receive special help may receive homework assignments for reinforcement. Occasionally special area teachers may assign homework.

Middle School

Assignments: Homework may be given Monday through Thursday. Avoid homework before major religious holidays or observances. In addition to weekend downtime and time spent with family or friends, reading, writing, studying, and reflection are encouraged. Developing learning interests and proclivities is encouraged. Physical activity, art, music, robotics, cooking, and personal development are a few examples.

A student should be able to complete all homework as outlined below.

Fifth Grade

50 minutes daily

Sixth Grade

60 minutes daily

Seventh Grade

70 minutes daily

Eighth Grade

90 minutes daily

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