What is the RDS homework policy?
Homework begins in first grade and is given to complement the work being done in class. Assignments on Monday–Thursday are the norm. Kindergartners may be asked to show their parents and guardians what they have been working on in class. First- and second-graders receive 10-20 minutes of homework per night which relates to the current curriculum. Third through fifth graders may receive between 30–60 minutes of homework. Sixth- through eighth-graders receive between 60–120 minutes of homework (20-30 minutes for each core class in a given day). Because Middle School students do not have each class every day, their homework may carry over to the weekend. Homework done over the weekend allows students to work on long-term projects or review work for the following week. Students are expected to bring their homework planners with them to all of their classes.