Homework Guidelines

Prince of Peace Catholic School deems that homework should be an essential part of the student’s educational program. It is meant to be an addition to the learning experiences that occur daily in the classroom. Homework should promote and develop the following:

  • Independent study
  • Independent research
  • Independent skills practice

Student Responsibilities

  1. It is the responsibility of the student to turn assignments in on time.
  2. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain homework when absent.
  3. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate to the teacher any mitigating circumstances that prevent completion of assignments.

Parent Responsibilities

  1. It is the responsibility of the parent to provide a specific time and place for homework.
  2. It is the responsibility of the parent to supervise (but not complete) the child’s homework.
  3. It is the responsibility of the parent to communicate concerns to the teacher in an effective manner.

Teacher Responsibilities

  1. It is the responsibility of the teacher to inform students of the school’s guidelines as well as his/her own guidelines.
  2. It is the responsibility of the teacher to assign homework that provides enrichment and reinforcement of work introduced during class time. Assignments may include the following:
    • Practice - to help students master objectives introduced in class
    • Study – to prepare students for tests
    • Extension - to expand the student’s understanding of a new skill or concept
    • Projects - to reinforce interdisciplinary skills and concepts taught in the classroom
  3. It is the responsibility of the teacher to provide feedback on long-term projects and assignments.
  4. It is the responsibility of the teacher to communicate with both parents and students when concerns arise.

Time Guidelines

Students should be instructed in study skills, which include scheduling of time to complete assignments. Time allocation for long-term assignments should be incorporated into daily study schedules. The following guidelines for the maximum time spent daily on homework and long-term assignments apply:

  • Grades K-5 Homework Guidelines
    • 10 minutes per grade level
    • Additional 20-30 minutes required reading
    • Daily homework is not mandatory
  • Middle School Homework Guidelines
    • Assignments should not exceed more than 150 minutes per night
    • Assignments may be adjusted according to needs and abilities of students
    • Amount of homework varies on a daily basis (honors language arts and all math classes should expect assignments daily)
    • Daily homework in every subject is not mandatory If the student consistently exceeds the time frames described in these guidelines, it is the parents’ responsibility to consult with the classroom teacher.