Purpose

At the elementary level the purpose of homework, when assigned, is to reinforce or extend classroom learning for individual student success. 

Grading

On a student's report card, homework will not be calculated in the grade representing a student's academic achievement. Homework completion can be communicated to parents by documenting as a learning behavior characteristic. 

Length

On average, students in grades kindergarten through second will have 15 minutes per day and students in grades third through fifth will have 30 minutes per day. 

BOE Policy

Click here to learn more about the BOE Policy 6:290.