Policy Manual

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It is the policy of the South Portland School Board of Education that homework be assigned to  students at all grades K-12. Homework is defined as activities which provide practice and  extension of material that has been previously taught and which fosters independent learning. In  keeping with this definition, the amount and type of homework will be developmentally  appropriate and related to the individual’s aptitude and ability. Homework is one means of  informing parents about curriculum  

The following shall serve as a guide in the assignment of homework: 

*Special  

Kindergarten Assignments  

*Special 15 minutes  

Grade 1 Assignments 2x weekly  

*Special 15-30 minutes  

Grade 2 Assignments 2x weekly  

*Special 15-30 minutes  

Grade 3 Assignments 3x weekly  

*Special 30 minutes  

Grade 4 Assignments 3x weekly   

*Special 30-45 minutes 

Grade 5 Assignments 4x weekly  

*Special 60-90 minutes  

Grade 6 Assignments 4x weekly  

*Special 60-90 minutes  

Grade 7 Assignments 4x weekly  

*Special 1-2 hours  

Grade 8 Assignments 4x weekly  

*Special  

Grade 9 Assignments 30-45 min. per subject, per class meeting  

*Special  

Grade 10 Assignments 30-45 min. per subject, per class meeting  

*Special  

Grade 11 Assignments 30-45 min. per subject, per class meeting  

*Special  

Grade 12 Assignments 30-45 min. per subject, per class meeting  

Homework assignments are generally due the following day. Teachers will review the homework  and provide feedback in a timely fashion. The grading of homework is left to professional  discretion. However, it is the teacher’s responsibility to explain grading criteria to students.  

*Special assignments refer to long term projects such as book reports, research papers, art  projects and other assignments that require the management of time and materials.  

Adopted: December 12, 1998  

Revised: June 2001  

Revised: May 2003

*Please excuse any formatting errors.