She is a 6th grade student in an excellent Charter School. Her individual teachers assign her 20 -30 minute homework assignments which add up to well over an 1 1/2 of homework when combined. On weekends she is doing about 2 hours plus another 2 on a year long project they were each assigned.
She is very studious and does her work, but I am worried about her burning out. She should really enjoy the time she has now because we all know it doesn't get any easier as you grow up.
At the year end conference, I was going to bring this up to the teacher, but I don't want to sound like a typical complaining parent. In my opinion, they should not have homework on the weekend until atleast 9th grade. They need to time to just be kids.
And as every parent knows, when the kids have homework and projects - it means I have homework and projects. There are other things educational that I would like to do than what is being thrown on them.
2007-03-26 04:29:42 · 8 answers · asked by bjmarchini 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I talked to her at the last conference and she made sure to tell me to limit to an hour per day. I worked with her and she is being given to much homework to do in my opinion - I think it is a lack of coordination by each of her teachers.
2007-03-26 04:30:54 · update #1
Most deifinetely talk to the teachers. a 6 grtade student should have about 60 minute of homework a night, and if the school has a reading program where the kids have to read 1/2 hour a day, this time should be included. However, these calculations are for a public school. If you are paying for a private school, the teachers may expect the students to do more, and the parents to be more involved.
As for homework on the weekends, once you get past 5th grade you almost always have it. It's not a huge deal, but no more than you have to do on an weekday should be neccesary.
Talk to the teacher ASAP. ask for a teacher-parents-principal conference, but don't have your child there. She will not only be bored, but may be embarrassed to be there. If she thinks she's the only one spending a long time on her HW, she may feel "dumb" when really she is being thorough
2007-03-26 04:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by Eventing Star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should certainly readdress the homework issue with your child's teacher.
Here are a couple of things to consider.
Find out how much work time is given at the end of classes, or if your daughter has a study period. Is she using her time wisely?
Secondly, is she in advanced courses? What I mean by that is if a student is struggling to get the concepts, they shouldn't be sitting there doing homework all night. However, if your daughter is in extra curriculars, band, etc, she might not have the "extra" time other kids do. Also, if she is in, say, a higher level math class, she would be expected to have more to do.
Most times it is easy to coordinate with the other teachers when there are larger homework assignments or projects, but that doesn't always happen.
I never give homework on the weekend, as I know family time is important. I also see the value in homework, and believe me the amount of homework/study time will increase as she gets older.
Good luck with your conversation again with the teacher. I wouldn't wait until the year end conference, why not send her an email now?
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2016-10-19 23:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right in a way, they could coordinate more on it, but you are the one who put her in to the excellent charter school. You should have expected it. I do understand your worries about her "buring ou" because for most kids in normal public schools, they burn out quickly. Your daughter needs some "off time" I think.
2007-03-26 04:39:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can only see having homework if the kid doesn't get it done in class. Assigned homework just cuts into family time and encourages a sedentary lifestyle. Kids need to be kids too.
2007-03-26 04:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by sisterchristian5 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If other parents are complaing about the homework load, you should all get together and take it to the school board.
2007-03-26 04:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish my parents would have cared that much about me lol i think you have the right to complain about her excessive homework situation .if you are willing for your child to go to their school they should be open for your suggestions. hope i helped/good luck.
2007-03-26 04:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by matthew 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish my dad did that!!!
2007-03-26 08:43:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋