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Oakwood School

Homework Policies

Homework plays an important part in school. When given regularly, it helps the student develop responsibility for work away from the school environment. Homework allows for extra practice of skills being developed in class, independent research, and time management. It also assists parents in monitoring how their child approaches independent work.

Because we know the value of family time, we do not assign homework over long vacation breaks in K-8. This means that major projects will not be due, and tests will not be scheduled the first part of the week after a break. Teachers may offer extra credit, and students should be aware that extra credit work is not required.


Homework Practices

Homework is given on a consistent basis in all grades. The student knows what to expect on each evening of the week.

  • Grades 2 - 5 are required to keep a daily assignment book (planner).
  • Homework assignments for upper school students are posted on Veracross, except in the case of last-minute changes made in class, which should be noted by the students.

 

Time Requirements

Teachers plan together in order to set a homework framework that encompasses all subjects, as necessary, without overwhelming the student.

  • Kindergarten has 10-15 minutes of homework and reading each night.
  • Beginning in 1st Grade, homework time is approximately 10 minutes per grade level plus 20 minutes of reading each night, through 5th grade.
  • Weekend homework does not begin until 5th Grade.
  • In middle school, the homework load is about two hours per night.
  • For high school students, homework varies, depending upon the course load and number of Honors/Advanced Placement classes.

It is important to remember that the length of time it takes to complete assigned homework will vary from student to student. It is suggested that students note the time it took to complete the assignment in their planners, especially if a student seems to be having trouble balancing the homework load.  Please communicate with the student’s teacher or advisor if the amount of work is not in line with the above guidelines.