4730-R, Homework Regulation

1. Homework shall be defined as that activity which is intended to extend beyond the time of the instructional period, and which is to be completed in the study hall or out of school.
2. Teachers should assign homework with the following purposes in mind:
   a. Practice and drill on work recently learned
   b. Review of work learned over longer periods
   c. Research and discovery
   d. Creativity
   e. Preparation of class activities
   f. Adherence to form
   g. Promptness
   h. Neatness and orderliness of work
   i. Planning of time
   j. Development of good study habits
   k. Development of responsibility
3. Assigned homework shall involve material which ultimately will be reviewed by the teacher.
4. Attention should be paid to quality and usefulness of assignments.
5. Attention to individual differences among students is to be considered in making assignments.
6. The concept of homework will be introduced as early as kindergarten, with proper planning, communication, and involvement of parents.
7. Throughout the primary grades (K-3), assignments to be done out of school are to be gradually increased in frequency and length of time required.
8. In order to avoid overload situations when assigning homework, teachers should adhere to the following minimums and maximums: Grades 4 through 6 – 30 to 60 minutes daily; Grades 7 and 8 – 60 to 120 minutes daily – homework will be assigned in mathematics, English, science, social studies, and foreign language, any potential problems will be reviewed and addressed by the Building Principal; Grades 9 through 12 – homework will be assigned in English, social studies, mathematics, science, language, and business, with a maximum of 45 minutes per class lesson. Other departments may assign homework where appropriate within this guideline.
9. It is desirable to make some homework assignments on a long range basis to give students experience in scheduling their own time.
10. Homework assigned for a weekend will equal no more than that which would normally be considered for a night’s work.
11. Homework assigned for a vacation period will equal no more than one normal night’s work. Students may be expected to utilize time during vacation periods for review and long-range assignments.
12. The Principal and/or department supervisor shall monitor the implementation of the policy and regulations governing homework to insure full compliance by all teachers.
13. The homework policy and a summary of these regulations shall be included in all student handbooks.

Note: Prior regulation, Homework, 6154(a), (b)

January 15, 1975
June 23, 1997