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Policy IKB
It is the policy of the South Portland School Board of Education that homework be assigned to students at all grades K-12. Homework is defined as activities which provide practice and extension of material that has been previously taught and which fosters independent learning. In keeping with this definition, the amount and type of homework will be developmentally appropriate and related to the individual’s aptitude and ability. Homework is one means of informing parents about curriculum
The following shall serve as a guide in the assignment of homework:
*Special
Kindergarten Assignments
*Special 15 minutes
Grade 1 Assignments 2x weekly
*Special 15-30 minutes
Grade 2 Assignments 2x weekly
*Special 15-30 minutes
Grade 3 Assignments 3x weekly
*Special 30 minutes
Grade 4 Assignments 3x weekly
*Special 30-45 minutes
Grade 5 Assignments 4x weekly
*Special 60-90 minutes
Grade 6 Assignments 4x weekly
*Special 60-90 minutes
Grade 7 Assignments 4x weekly
*Special 1-2 hours
Grade 8 Assignments 4x weekly
*Special
Grade 9 Assignments 30-45 min. per subject, per class meeting
*Special
Grade 10 Assignments 30-45 min. per subject, per class meeting
*Special
Grade 11 Assignments 30-45 min. per subject, per class meeting
*Special
Grade 12 Assignments 30-45 min. per subject, per class meeting
Homework assignments are generally due the following day. Teachers will review the homework and provide feedback in a timely fashion. The grading of homework is left to professional discretion. However, it is the teacher’s responsibility to explain grading criteria to students.
*Special assignments refer to long term projects such as book reports, research papers, art projects and other assignments that require the management of time and materials.
Adopted: December 12, 1998
Revised: June 2001
Revised: May 2003
*Please excuse any formatting errors.
