Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA)
Homework

Lighthouse Christian is committed to delivering a Biblical worldview and an academic program of excellence to our students, therefore homework will be given that will fit their educational, developmental and spiritual needs. LCA has a planned curriculum that provides a school program conducive to the achievement of our goals as described in our school philosophy and outlined in our school mission statement, core values, and goals and objectives. Homework will be given that will support the curriculum and broaden the students' knowledge to assist them in developing the mind of Christ.

Homework is defined as any out of class work for preparation or practice in a given subject area that reinforces that subject's skills. Homework could be in the form of daily work, projects, papers, reports, or any other form and is under the discretion of the teacher.

Teachers will plan productive and meaningful homework assignments that will lead the students to develop and establish strong educational habits and knowledge that will enable them to develop the qualities that God has given them. Teachers will provide all pertinent information to the students and to the parents (in lower grades) that is necessary for the students to achieve the maximum grade possible.

Teachers will respond to the student's homework assignments in a timely manner that will give the student feedback on his/her accomplishments. Grades will be given for a variety of assignments (daily work, tests, quizzes, special projects, homework, etc) and will be properly weighted for each grading period. Students and/or parents are welcome to request a meeting with the teacher to discuss the status of a grade in any subject at any time. Grades are confidential and teachers will not publicly ask students to report their scores on any assignments or tests in front of other students. Teachers may modify grading for students with documented special needs.

Homework may be given every night, except for Wednesday. The following time guidelines will be observed:

  • K-5 - 0 to 10 minutes
  • First - 10 to 15 minutes
  • Second - 20 to 30 minutes
  • Third - 30 to 40 minutes
  • Fourth - 40 to 50 minutes
  • Fifth - 50 to 60 minutes
  • Sixth - 60 to 70 minutes

Note: Times listed are general estimates based on student with average ability.