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Eliminate Homework NOW!!!

Posted by Focus Initiative at 02:49 PM on August 03, 2009

This Article is reposted courtesy of Mrs. Debbie Elder of the New American School.  Focus Academy has the privilege of working with the New American school to provide their curriculum.  The original post can be found at http://www.newamericanschool.com/eliminate-homework-now/


Stop the Homework Hassles and Just Imagine

 

At many schools, a jam-packed schedule catering to masses of students rather than your individual student means not all schoolwork will get done at school. There’s just not enough time.

 

That’s where the dreaded HOMEWORK hassles start.

 

Some upper-level students may see more than two, three and even four hours of homework a night. That doesn’t leave time for relaxation, family time or much of anything else.

 

Imagine a school where your child is the focus, and they could work at their own pace, allowing them to actually complete their schoolwork AT SCHOOL!

 

Imagine what your child could do in the time he normally would spend doing homework:

 

A dancer will have more time in the studio.

 

An athlete will have more time to practice their sport and/or workout in the gym.

 

An artist will have more time to create.

 

An actor will have more time to participate in local productions and study their craft.

 

A child will have more time to be a child.

 

At our schools, our students work efficiently and effectively, eliminating the need for homework beyond the regular school day.

 

Imagine more time for your student to imagine!


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Reply Kathy S
02:26 PM on September 17, 2009
Homework is horrible for kids with Asperger's--and even more horrible for their FAMILIES. The kids need downtime more than anything else in order to physically and mentally recoup from the day and prepare for the next. Families need time together without homework polluting the relationship. The school sounds ideal--and not just becaue of No Homework.
Reply TSwain
08:10 PM on February 01, 2010
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Reply Kathy S
12:41 PM on February 04, 2010
Kathy S says...
Homework is horrible for kids with Asperger's--and even more horrible for their FAMILIES. The kids need downtime more than anything else in order to physically and mentally recoup from the day and prepare for the next. Families need time together without homework polluting the relationship. The school sounds ideal--and not just becaue of No Homework.
Reply Kathy S
12:50 PM on February 04, 2010
Update on September post. Although my daughter was unable to attend Focus Academy , we were able to work out a "no-homework" arrangement with the public school she attended for 8th grade and she is a different person--ok well maybe 85% different but a huge change in family relationships and her personal happiness. Think of school as work--most would not suggest adults bring home work everynight and every weekend--it leads to career burnout. Instead she is energized for the next day, by devoting hours after school to her passions.
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