Homework Policy & Philosophy
Homework is an essential part of a student's learning experience. It affords the student an opportunity to practice newly-acquired skills and review old ones. Homework provides parents with an opportunity to see some of what their child is learning in school and to observe areas of strength and difficulty. While we intend homework to be completed independently by the student, we understand that some children will need close supervision and assistance from their parents.
All parents need to set aside for their child a regular homework time and place,
free of distractions and interruptions. We understand that students have different work
paces, so time allotments are meant as a guide. We ask parents to alert the classroom
teacher if homework is taking much longer than the guideline. Included in homework
every night is a period for quiet reading. In 4K and 5K we ask parents to spend that
time reading to their child, discussing the story and illustrations. Homework should
include reading to and with your child as well as written and study assignments.
Homework completion is tracked and monitored on a regular basis. Students who do not complete homework assignments will be subject to consequences under the Discipline Guidelines (Level 1). The homework expectations for RBCS are:
- 4K- 15 minutes of listening to stories, occasional assignments
- 5K- 20 minutes of reading with and to parent and 10 minutes of class-related assignments
- Grades 1 and 2 - 20 minutes of reading and 20 minutes of class-related assignments.
- Grades 3 and 4 - 20 minutes of reading and 30 minutes of class related work
- Grades 5 and 6 - 25 minutes of reading and 40 minutes of class related work
