AR 6154 — HOMEWORK/MAKEUP WORK

Instruction AR 6154(a)

HOMEWORK/MAKEUP WORK

The principal and staff at each school shall develop and regularly review a school-site
homework plan that includes guidelines for the assignment of homework. The plan shall
describe the responsibilities of students, staff, and parents/guardians. It shall outline the
amount of time that should reasonably be spent doing homework and how homework
relates to the student's grades.

Homework is a teacher-planned assignment which takes place largely outside of the
student’s regular school hours. As such, homework shall reinforce classroom learning,
and expand on the student’s school experience.

Homework assignments are to be specific and related to content standards being
presented in class. The needs and abilities of the student are to be an important
consideration in planning and evaluating assignments.

The principal is responsible for the monitoring of homework assignments at the school
site so that the intent of all regulations for homework is met.

Homework for Elementary Grades (K-6)

1. Homework assignments in kindergarten shall stimulate students to talk often with
their parents/guardians. Teachers shall encourage parents/guardians to read and
discuss stories with their children.

2. Homework assignments in grades 1-3 shall be designed to be completed within:

• Grade 1 10-20 minutes
• Grade 2 20-30 minutes
• Grade 3 30-45 minutes

Homework will be assigned four days per week (Monday through Thursday) and
shall promote the development of skills and encourage family participation.

3. Parents/guardians shall be informed about:

a. Homework expectations

b. How homework relates to the student’s grades

c. How best to help their children
 AR 6154(b)

HOMEWORK/MAKEUP WORK (cont.)

Homework assignments in grades 4-6 shall be designed to be completed within
60-90 minutes, four days per week (Monday through Thursday). In grades 4-6,
homework shall continue to reinforce skill development. Family participation is
encouraged. Assignments shall help develop good personal study habits and
may include occasional special projects. Teachers shall instruct students on how
to develop good study techniques and habits.

4. Techniques that will be taught to help students allocate their time wisely, meet
their deadlines and develop good personal study habits. Homework assignments
shall not require use of computers, encyclopedias or other specialized materials
unless sufficient time is allowed for students to obtain such materials from the
school or public library.

5. The access that students shall have to obtain:

a. Resource materials from the library media center.

b. Assistance and/or tutoring through telephone help lines and/or after-
school centers.

Elementary students shall be required to read 15-20 minutes every day, in
addition to regularly assigned homework.

6. Teachers shall coordinate assignments so that students do not receive an
overload of homework one day and very little the next.

Homework for Junior High School (7-8)

1. Students shall be expected to spend an average of 60-90 minutes on homework,
four days a week (Monday through Thursday).

2. Homework assignments shall reinforce content standards being taught in the
classroom. Students shall have a high degree of familiarity with subject material
assigned.

3. Scheduling of homework assignments will be addressed through the site
homework plan so that students do not receive an overload of homework
assignments one day and very little the next.

4. Junior high school students shall be required to read a minimum of 30 minutes
every day, in addition to regularly scheduled homework.
 AR 6154(c)

HOMEWORK/MAKEUP WORK (cont.)

Homework for High School (9-12)

1. Students shall be expected to spend an average of 10 to 12 hours per week on
homework. Students in advanced placement courses shall be expected to spend
more than 15-20 hours per week.

2. Homework assignments shall reinforce standards being taught in the classroom.
Homework assignments shall emphasize independent practice, research,
reports, special reading, and problem solving activities.

3. Scheduling of homework assignments will be addressed through the site
homework plan so that students do not receive an overload of homework
assignments one day and very little the next.

MAKEUP WORK

The Superintendent or designee shall notify parents/guardians that no student may
have his/her grade reduced or lose academic credit for any excused absence when
missed assignments and tests are satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of
time. Such notification shall include the full text of Education Code 48205. (Education
Code 48980)

(cf. 5121 – Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 5145.6 – Parental Notifications)

The teacher of any class from which a student is suspended shall require the student to
complete any assignments and tests missed during the suspension.

(cf. 5144.1 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)

Chino Valley Unified School District
Regulation approved: August 21, 1997
Revised: December 13, 2007
Revised: January 20, 2011