Homework at FMS

Homework in Falmouth Middle School encourages independent practice of skills and enrichment or review of concepts learned in class. 

Students’ daily amount of homework will be age-appropriate and will vary but should not go beyond an hour of time in total, not including independent reading and band/chorus practice. 

Musical practice is important and is encouraged as a daily practice in addition to class homework. 

Students are responsible for keeping track of assignments with a system modeled and supported at school, such as Google Classroom, paper planners, or tracking sheets. 

Teachers can be available for support during Flex and after school. 

FMS provides a quiet, supervised space for any student to work on homework independently between 2:30-3:30 twice a week. 

A parent/caregiver’s responsibility can include support and encouragement as well as the reinforcement of the time limit to help students find a balance between schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and home life. 

Homework when a student is absent:
If a student is absent (planned or unplanned) please see Absence Expectations for guidance on communicating with teachers and making up work.