The amount of homework schools assign is
regulated by the Calgary Board of Education.
Homework is considered to be an extension of the projects that are
worked on in the classroom environment and is usually assigned after the
teacher has provided an adequate amount of time for the assignment to be
completed in school. “The
assignment of formal exercises for completion is the prerogative of the
teacher, but every
encouragement shall be given to pupils (and parents) to set aside some regular
time
each
evening for home study.” - Administrative Regulation 3066
The nature and amounts of home study
recommended within the Calgary Board of Education's Administrative Regulation 3066 are as follows:
Kindergarten to Grade 3:
“The motivation which comes from
parental interest in children's school work can be valuable to a child. Parents
and teachers should encourage children to read from books suggested by the
school. Pressures can bring about
negative results. No formal assignments shall be
made, but from 5 to 10 minutes of systematic study per night is
recommended.”
Grades 4 to 6:
"Formal assignments
may be given at the discretion of the teacher, particularly for pupils who need special
attention or help, but in general, assignments should be of the reading or
study type. Parents should be made aware of the teacher's general
requirements with respect to home study, and the Board's expectations as set forth. No school requirement should exceed 20
minutes in length.”
At Beddington Heights, we have listed a
number of resources on our school website that can support learning and provide
skills practice at: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b372/students.htm.
These can be utilized by parents in the home environment. You may also find websites or resources that reinforce
Math and literacy concepts on your child's homeroom teacher's on-line agenda. You are also encouraged
to check the agenda daily for updates.
