HOMEWORK

Homework is assigned to reinforce daily learning activities, as well as aid each student in time management and personal responsibility, develop study skills, and foster independent learning. The homework policy will reinforce parents’/guardians’ active involvement in their child(ren)’s academic progress.

Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday, except before a holiday or student conferences, on state testing days, and on the day of a child’s grade-level musical performance (all grade levels).
Daily homework is due at the beginning of the next school day for grades K–5 and at the beginning of each class period for grades 6–8. At LTS K–6 campuses, homework is due at the beginning of the next day for students in all grade levels.
The teacher grades daily homework on the basis of completion.

Please see the following list for the typical homework given per grade level. This may vary day-to-day and is a general approximation for each grade level.

Parents/guardians wishing to gather homework missed due to an excused absence or on the day of an early sign-out may do so at 3:15 p.m. in the front office. To prevent any delay in retrieving classwork/homework, parents/guardians are encouraged to email their child’s teacher prior to their arrival at 3:15 p.m. The school’s front office will not accept any requests for missed homework.

Kindergarten Homework

Optional homework for students in kindergarten may include math and phonograms/spelling.

Homework for Grades 1–5

For students in grades 1–5, homework may include

math;
phonograms/spelling;
science and social studies; and
unfinished classwork.

Homework for Grade 6

For students in grade 6, subject area teachers will assign homework daily. It will include daily math homework and at least one rotating subject, e.g., English, literature, science, or social studies. Homework will be graded on a weekly basis.

Homework for Grades 7 and 8

Homework for students in grades 7 and 8 may include

math: approximately 10 to 20 problems;
ELA English: approx. 15-minute writing/grammar activity;
literature: approx. 15-minute reading comprehension/vocabulary activity;
social studies: approx. 15-minutes;
science: approx. 15-minutes;
electives: complete classwork and/or study for quizzes/tests as needed; and
other types of homework assigned.

Additional homework may include

writing themes, short stories, or compositions;
reinforcement of previously taught skills;
researching for long-term projects (e.g., research papers, science fair, or book reports);
memorizing material to be recited in class;
conducting interviews and gathering information from authoritative sources; and
working on notebooks, maps, and other projects related to course activities.

Reading Homework for Grades K–8

In addition to a specific homework assignment, students are encouraged to read each evening. Students may be read to, may read silently, or may read to parents/guardians and others in the home.

Long-Term Assignments

Long-term assignments are assigned more than one week in advance. Examples of long-term assignments include, but are not limited to, book reports, poem recitations, science projects, and research papers.

Long-term assignments submitted after the due date will result in a 0% for students at all grade levels.
When a student is absent, long-term assignments are due at the beginning of class the first day the student returns.
In extreme circumstances, teachers may use discretion in consultation with administration to determine guidelines about acceptance of late assignments.

If a child is taking an excessive amount of time to complete homework assignments, please note this on the homework slip or contact the child’s teacher directly. This information is used to assess both individual and class mastery of concepts, as well as determine proper homework load. A child may experience difficulties if he/she has excessive absences, is new to Legacy, or is learning new or difficult concepts. Grades K–5 utilize daily homework slips, while grades 6–8 use a daily homework planner. These can be used as a communication tool between parents/guardians and teachers and should be signed by the parent Monday through Thursday.

Teacher’s Responsibilities Regarding Homework

The teacher will

assign meaningful and grade-level appropriate homework that reinforces daily learning objectives;
monitor comprehension and provide appropriate feedback;
make every attempt to keep homework consistent within the grade level;
take into account long-term assignments when assigning daily homework;
communicate in a timely manner with parents/guardians and students when homework issues arise; and
respond in a timely manner when homework concerns are brought to his/her attention by a parent.

Student’s Responsibilities Regarding Homework

The student will

keep an accurate record of assignments and provide parents/guardians with accurate homework slips;
complete his/her work on time;
apply and practice skills learned in class;
strive for the highest quality work possible by completing homework to the best of his/her ability; and
communicate to parents/guardians or teachers when having difficulty with concepts.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Responsibilities Regarding Homework

The parent/guardian will

provide the proper conditions suitable to study;
check his/her child’s homework for complete and neatly written responses;
sign homework assignment slips/daily planner;
supervise completion;
read all communications regarding homework;
ensure that proper materials and supplies are available;
use the comment section of the daily homework slip or daily planner to communicate as necessary;
contact the teacher in a timely manner when homework concerns arise;
support school homework policies; and
monitor their child’s grades and attendance.

Late Work and Assessment Make-Up Policy

All assignments (not homework): Full credit will be received for work turned in by the end of the school day on the due date (hard copy or electronic). Classwork/homework: 75% credit will be received for work turned in by the end of the next school day. Long-term, one-part assignments: No credit will be received after 4 p.m. on the due date.

Long-term assignments with multiple components: Individual components may earn 75% credit if turned in by the next day. Final projects are due by 4 p.m. on the due date.

Students in attendance are required to complete all assessments given by the end of the school day. They may not retake assessments at a later date for a replacement grade.