Middlebury Elementary School

Homework is an important part of the instructional program. Although the classroom remains as the primary instructional center of our schools, homework assignments that are carefully planned, completed and corrected can have significant positive effects on learning.

Homework assignments are designed to reinforce skills and concepts that have been taught in the classroom. No instruction should be necessary from parents. However, parents can support homework in the following ways:

• Provide a quiet area, free of distractions.
• Insist homework be done early, before your child becomes tired.
• Check homework daily to ensure it is complete and well done and offer assistance as needed.
• Let the teacher know of any special problems your child encountered.

Each grade level assigns an average amount of homework each day equal to the following:

• Grade K-1                               No specific amount is specified at this level
• Grade 2-3:                               15-30 min.
• Grade 4-5:                              30-45 min.
• In addition to this formal homework time, all students should spend 15 to 30 minutes daily reading for recreation.

If you find your child is consistently spending 50% more time than the recommended number of minutes, please bring this to the teacher's attention. 

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