Does BMS assign homework?
At BMS we do not assign daily homework for many reasons. First and foremost, the school day at is full of active learning-by-doing. One of our goals is to ensure that your child is engaged in optimal learning and receiving optimal practice and instruction during the school day. Additionally we are convinced that there are many other activities students need to be doing at home after school: active outside play, reading, exploration, chores at home, and more. Too often “homework” crowds out worthwhile family pursuits. Research supports that children who spend time at home doing busy work are less likely to perform at school. We dedicate ourselves to never assign busy work, i.e. rote work, worksheets or workbook type activities. However, there are some exceptions. First, because reading is most improved by practicing it throughout the day, Elementary children are asked to read one half hour each day at home. Second, special circumstances may arise — e.g. such as memorizing class play li
