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Sidney Central School District: Parent Homework Survey 20

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Our K-12 Collaborative Team is currently studying the topic of homework. The goal of this w

gather data about our current practices, educate ourselves about the research related to homeworthese data to better align our homework practices with our district goals. In this spirit, we have c

survey for all parents of students currently enrolled in our district, andparents whose children h

graduated from Sidney, to help us learn about your beliefs and experiences related to homework

information you give us will be anonymous. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We wshare results of the survey with the Board of Education and our District Shared Decision Makin

Please indicate the grade level(s) of your child/children (circle all that apply) or indicate that yograduated from Sidney by circling 12+.

K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 12+

INSTRUCTIONS:

Part I: For each question listed below, please check all that apply. (Note: If your child has alre

graduated, you may still indicate all that apply to that childs K-12 experience).

1. On average, how much time does your child spend doing homework each night?Average Time K-2 3-5 6-8 9

None

15 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

1.5 hours

2 hours

2+ hours

2. On average, how much time do you think your childshouldspend doing homework eacAverage Time K-2 3-5 6-8 9

None

15 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

1.5 hours

2 hours

2+ hours

Sidney Central School District: Parent Homework Survey 2009

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Our K-12 Collaborative Team is currently studying the topic of homework. The goal of this work is to

gather data about our current practices, educate ourselves about the research related to homework, and usethese data to better align our homework practices with our district goals. In this spirit, we have created a

survey for all parents of students currently enrolled in our district, andparents whose children have

graduated from Sidney, to help us learn about your beliefs and experiences related to homework. All

information you give us will be anonymous. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We will, in turn,share results of the survey with the Board of Education and our District Shared Decision Making Team.

Please indicate the grade level(s) of your child/children (circle all that apply) or indicate that your child hasgraduated from Sidney by circling 12+.

K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 12+

INSTRUCTIONS:

Part I: For each question listed below, please check all that apply. (Note: If your child has already

graduated, you may still indicate all that apply to that childs K-12 experience).

1. On average, how much time does your child spend doing homework each night?Average Time K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12

None

15 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

1.5 hours

2 hours

2+ hours

2. On average, how much time do you think your childshouldspend doing homework each night?Average Time K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12

None

15 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

1.5 hours

2 hours

2+ hours

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Part II: For each statement in this table, please indicate your level of agreement. Check all boxes that apply.If you are answering for more than one child, please indicate the grade level next to each check you make in

response to each question.

StronglyAgree

Agree Neutral DisagreeStronglyDisagree

3. Homework is valuable.

4. Quality of homework counts more than quantity.

5. Parents should help students with homework.

6. Parents should check students homework.

7. My child is able to complete homeworkindependently.

8.Students should not have homework on weekends

or holidays.

9. Homework assignments should be graded.

10.Failure to complete homework should have a

negative impact on students grades.

11.Successful completion of homework should havea positive effect on students grades.

12.Detention should be assigned for failure tocomplete homework.

13. Homework should involve community service.

Part III: Please respond to the questions below.

What do you feel the purpose of homework should be?

Please explain other thoughts you have regarding homework and what would make a more successfulhomework experience for your child.

Please return this survey to any main office in the district by Friday, March 20th. You may

also have your child bring this to any main office. Thank you for participating!

Part II: For each statement in this table, please indicate your level of agreement. Check all boxeIf you are answering for more than one child, please indicate the grade level next to each check y

response to each question.

StronglyAgree

Agree Neutral Disagree

3. Homework is valuable.

4. Quality of homework counts more than quantity.

5. Parents should help students with homework.

6. Parents should check students homework.

7. My child is able to complete homeworkindependently.

8.Students should not have homework on weekends

or holidays.

9. Homework assignments should be graded.

10.Failure to complete homework should have a

negative impact on students grades.

11.Successful completion of homework should havea positive effect on students grades.

12.Detention should be assigned for failure tocomplete homework.

13. Homework should involve community service.

Part III: Please respond to the questions below.

What do you feel the purpose of homework should be?

Please explain other thoughts you have regarding homework and what would make a more succhomework experience for your child.

Please return this survey to any main office in the district by Friday, March 20th.

also have your child bring this to any main office. Thank you for participat