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A Word About Homework
There has been a great deal of research, discussion and debate about amounts and efficacy of homework .
My research and experience with middle school students has led me to this conclusion: If students are applying themselves and working hard, to the best of their ability, at school for 6+ hours each day, they are learning, growing, achieving, and -- often -- exhausted. When school is over, students need time to hang out with siblings and friends, play an instrument, participate in sports, scouts, and other activities, be with family, read and have downtime, as this is when the brain processes new information. This is critical to growth, happiness and developing interests outside of school.
I do not generally assign homework.
Every once in a blue moon I will assign something that needs to be finished at home. Student will have time to plan and prepare. There may also be tests and quizzes for which students must study. Please note that students who do not finish assigned work during class will be asked to complete this work at home. (When students bring writing home, I ask that parents do not edit or proofread. If your child is struggling with a concept, by all means help them. But please do not edit your child's work. I need to assess how a child is doing, not a parent.)
If at any time you feel your child "needs" to work at home, suggest more reading, try a new activity, or have your child create a passion project of their own design. ANY opportunity your child has to be bored and creative is a very, very good thing!
There has been a great deal of research, discussion and debate about amounts and efficacy of homework .
My research and experience with middle school students has led me to this conclusion: If students are applying themselves and working hard, to the best of their ability, at school for 6+ hours each day, they are learning, growing, achieving, and -- often -- exhausted. When school is over, students need time to hang out with siblings and friends, play an instrument, participate in sports, scouts, and other activities, be with family, read and have downtime, as this is when the brain processes new information. This is critical to growth, happiness and developing interests outside of school.
I do not generally assign homework.
Every once in a blue moon I will assign something that needs to be finished at home. Student will have time to plan and prepare. There may also be tests and quizzes for which students must study. Please note that students who do not finish assigned work during class will be asked to complete this work at home. (When students bring writing home, I ask that parents do not edit or proofread. If your child is struggling with a concept, by all means help them. But please do not edit your child's work. I need to assess how a child is doing, not a parent.)
If at any time you feel your child "needs" to work at home, suggest more reading, try a new activity, or have your child create a passion project of their own design. ANY opportunity your child has to be bored and creative is a very, very good thing!