The document outlines a new homework policy, including criteria that homework must be curriculum-based and clearly communicated to parents. It also establishes time limits of 40 minutes for grades 4-6 and 60 minutes for grades 7-8, with parents ending homework at that time. It raises questions from discussion teams about coordinating homework between teachers to stay within time limits and what types of homework are considered optional activities like reading or music practice.

1. Homework Policy
Discussion
Implementation: Now
REVIEW

3. Criteria
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Curriculum based
Clearly articulated
Communicated to parents
Require no additional teaching outside the
classroom

4. Time
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4 – 6 not to exceed 40 minutes per night
Parents to end HW @ this time and
communicate progress to teachers
7 & 8 – not to exceed 60 min. per night
Parents to end HW @ this time and
communicate progress to teachers

5. Discussion Teams:
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8 periods daily
If 8 teachers give 10 min hw ???
How will we connect on homework to stay within
time guidelines ?
What homework is “understood” ie: playing
your instrument/reading ?
How much time is left after this ?
Break into your discussion groups – use your ipad to record your
questions on the wall – padlet.com/wall/answerwall