8401 Leesville Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
Phone: 919-870-4200
Fax: 919-870-4188
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
School Hours: 9:15 am - 3:45 pm
8401 Leesville Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
Phone: 919-870-4200
Fax: 919-870-4188
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
School Hours: 9:15 am - 3:45 pm
LES believes that homework is an important part of the educational program for students in the WCPSS and should be assigned on a regular basis. Homework assignments should be purposeful continuations or extensions of the instructional program and appropriate to the students' developmental level. Homework should help students become responsible, self-directed learners, improve their academic achievement and provide reinforcement opportunities. Homework will be done by students outside of school hours. The amount of such work required of students shall increase as grade levels increase and shall be commensurate with abilities and course content.
Purposes:
In as much as the term “homework” refers to school-related instruction that is to be completed outside the classroom, it should fulfill the following purposes:
To enrich and extend school experiences through related home activities.
To reinforce learning by providing practice and application.
Assignments:
Each teacher shall follow the school's homework plan guidelines concerning the amount of homework assigned and the length of time required for completion. Additionally, the following procedures should be implemented to ensure homework is appropriately assigned:
The teacher will introduce a concept or skill, thoroughly explain the concept or skill, and provide guided practice before making a related homework assignment.
Homework assignments shall be specific, within the student's ability and have clearly defined expectations. Questions pertaining to the completion of a homework assignment should be answered and clarified.
Homework assignments are not to be given as punishment or busy work.
Homework assignments will not require the use of books or materials which are not readily available in the home or accessible to the student.
Evaluation:
Teachers shall provide specific and timely feedback on homework assignments.
Homework is considered practice; therefore it is to be reflected in the Work Habits grade. Homework should be considered in reporting a student's progress to parents.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a homework assignment the following questions might be applied:
Does the student possess the skills needed to complete the assignment?
Does the assignment extend and enrich class work?
Does the assignment meet a real need in the student's learning experience?
Does the student clearly understand the purpose of the assignment?
Can the assignment be completed within the suggested time limits?
Do some assignments provide opportunities for the development of initiative, creativity, and responsibility?
Time Limits:
The guidelines for minutes of homework per day are: K-2, 20 minutes per day; 3-5, 50 minutes per day.
Parents can help children develop good work habits. The following tips can help you help your child develop good homework habits:
Sit down with your child and schedule a time for completing homework assignments. Homework habits are more easily formed if children work the same time each day.
Help your child choose an appropriate study location such as a quiet corner, a desk, or a comfortable chair. The location can vary with the assignment.
Provide your child with good lighting and necessary materials (pencils and paper, a dictionary, etc.).
Ask your child to describe the assignment before beginning, and later show you the completed work or summarize what he or she learned.
Encourage your child to work on his or her own, but say that you are available for help.
If your child does need help, look over the material before you begin so you are familiar with the assignment.
Be a resource and consultant for your child, but don’t hover over him or her with constant advice. Remember that sometimes the best help is a hug, a smile, or a word of approval.
If your child becomes frustrated, put away the assignment for a while.
Be available to check work and whether the assignment has been completed.
Praise your child for completing homework.
When possible, help your child relate homework assignments to everyday life and skills.
In general, be encouraging and supportive. Your attitudes are contagious.