Here is an explanation of our homework policy :
 
Students should not spend more than 90 minutes per night. The time
should be budgeted in the following manner:
 
15 minutes looking for assignment
11 minues calling a friend for the assignment
23 minutes explaining to parents why the teacher is mean and just 
	does not like children
 8 minutes in the bathroom
10 minutes getting a snack
 7 minutes checking the TV Guide
 6 minutes telling parents that the teacher never explained the
	homework
10 minutes sitting at the kitchen table waiting for Mom or Dad 
	to do the assignment
 
LONG TERM ASSIGNMENTS:
 
These are given the night before they are due. This explains the name
"long term." It is a long term commitment to time that begins at 
9:30 PM and ends at 11:50 PM - or later. It is important that the 
whole family is involved in the project. It is imperative that at 
least one family member race to Walmart/KMart for posterboard, and 
that at least one family member ends up in tears (does not have to 
be the student).
 
One parent needs to stay up and complete the project. The other 
parent needs to call the school and leave a message that the student 
is out sick.
 
It is not necessary to have the student's name on the assignment.