The school board officially adopted the new district homework policy this morning. We are now shifting our focus to monitoring the implementation phase to ensure these guidelines are followed in every classroom.
May 22, 2016
Final supporters
Students should have less homework because it causes health issues, prevents them from being social, and impedes kids from being physically active.
Updates
February 26, 2016
I have finished drafting a formal proposal detailing the impact of current homework loads on student health outcomes. This document is now under review by several district representatives who agreed to discuss potential policy revisions during our upcoming consultation.
26 Comments
Any students' homework assignment for a given subject should consist only of a brief review of the daily lesson, in order to help nourish the foundation of the teacher's expectations. Homework overload is detrimental to a well-rounded student.
So true. By the time I'm home I'm already exhausted and the homework limits my sleep to five hours a night.
As a high school student and future teacher, I see the benefits of assigning homework. It's a great tool for review and helps students know whether or not they truly understand the material. However, the amount of homework CMS students are assigned is outrageous. We do not have time to involve ourselves in physical activity, time with family and friends, extracurricular activities, or activities that would allow us to explore our passions. The lack of sleep excess homework causes leads to weak immune systems, which put me in the hospital this year. In order to be effective students and members of society, students should spend no more than thirty minutes a night on homework, and no more than an hour per night when studying or project work is required.
As a teacher, I do believe that homework serves its purpose. It helps students to revisit lessons of the day and it is a great way to push parental involvement. However, I also believe that students don't need hours of homework to learn. Effective teachers use the entire school day to teach holistic lessons. Therefore, I see no need for more than 30 minutes MAX on homework. Students need to be able to play, participate in extracurricular activities, and spend time with family. Too much homework could easily lead to students feeling defeated and stressed, which could lead to dropouts or lack of a desire to pursue higher education.
Would love to spend quality time with my grandchildren. Most of their after school and weekend activity is spent doing homework. They have very little time to enjoy outside activities, socializing with family and just basic needs for well rounded personalities. No time for physical activities due to amount of homework. Teachers dictate in school activity as well as exercising total control of what should be personal time away from school. Homework should be allocated on a controlled basis so as not to overload students and allow personal time to relax and live a normal and healthy lifestyle. .
homework sucks it takes time away kids free time that helps their social skill
I am a student and I don't have tine for others things because my nights are filled with hours of homework.
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The school board officially adopted the new district homework policy this morning. We are now shifting our focus to monitoring the implementation phase to ensure these guidelines are followed in every classroom.
May 22, 2016
Final supporters
Students should have less homework because it causes health issues, prevents them from being social, and impedes kids from being physically active.
Updates
February 26, 2016
I have finished drafting a formal proposal detailing the impact of current homework loads on student health outcomes. This document is now under review by several district representatives who agreed to discuss potential policy revisions during our upcoming consultation.
26 Comments
Hi I'm Bella I just want to say I agree with you I have dyslexia and extra homework did not help me
Any students' homework assignment for a given subject should consist only of a brief review of the daily lesson, in order to help nourish the foundation of the teacher's expectations. Homework overload is detrimental to a well-rounded student.
So true. By the time I'm home I'm already exhausted and the homework limits my sleep to five hours a night.
As a high school student and future teacher, I see the benefits of assigning homework. It's a great tool for review and helps students know whether or not they truly understand the material. However, the amount of homework CMS students are assigned is outrageous. We do not have time to involve ourselves in physical activity, time with family and friends, extracurricular activities, or activities that would allow us to explore our passions. The lack of sleep excess homework causes leads to weak immune systems, which put me in the hospital this year. In order to be effective students and members of society, students should spend no more than thirty minutes a night on homework, and no more than an hour per night when studying or project work is required.
As a teacher, I do believe that homework serves its purpose. It helps students to revisit lessons of the day and it is a great way to push parental involvement. However, I also believe that students don't need hours of homework to learn. Effective teachers use the entire school day to teach holistic lessons. Therefore, I see no need for more than 30 minutes MAX on homework. Students need to be able to play, participate in extracurricular activities, and spend time with family. Too much homework could easily lead to students feeling defeated and stressed, which could lead to dropouts or lack of a desire to pursue higher education.
Would love to spend quality time with my grandchildren. Most of their after school and weekend activity is spent doing homework. They have very little time to enjoy outside activities, socializing with family and just basic needs for well rounded personalities. No time for physical activities due to amount of homework. Teachers dictate in school activity as well as exercising total control of what should be personal time away from school. Homework should be allocated on a controlled basis so as not to overload students and allow personal time to relax and live a normal and healthy lifestyle. .
homework sucks it takes time away kids free time that helps their social skill
I am a student and I don't have tine for others things because my nights are filled with hours of homework.
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Hi I'm Bella I just want to say I agree with you I have dyslexia and extra homework did not help me