Homework Expectations

​Every LFS program encourages deeper thinking, be it for making an analogy, solving a challenging math/CS problem or debating a topic. Overloading students with fill-in-the-worksheets busy seatwork has never been our style. The homework assigned is meaningful and doable. Many LFS students who enroll in 3 or more programs devote 30-45 minutes daily to work systematically through the practice material and graduate with flying colors every consecutive year! The common thread between these students is a disciplined routine and having a mindset of I can do it! You can do it too!
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  • *TJ SPS- our progress together will depend on how much time you dedicate to the ideas, research and prompts.
  • *TJ PS Essay- 1 hour/week solving either an open-ended or an open-response problem, followed by showing the process through written language.
  • Writing/Grammar- 30 minutes/week. Reasonable short writing assignments are given for practice every other week. Submission is optional but recommended. Feedback is provided.
  • Competition Math PS - 30 minutes/week to work on practice questions. Students are not asked to upload their work. Solved solutions/answer key is provided to parents and select homework problems maybe discussed in the following class. 
  • CS Principles- 1 hour/week to work on assigned problems
  • WordMasters Challenge- 30 minutes/week for word study
  • Literary Analysis- Students are encouraged to ponder over the 'not so obvious elements' by raising deep thinking questions and engaging in conversations on a myriad of topics. 
  • MATHCOUNTS-  30-45 minutes/week to work on practice problems
  • Real-World skills- Optional interesting current event research and speech practice work may be assigned. 
  • Game Theory-Market Success - 30 minutes per week 
  • Competitive MS Debate- 1 hour/week. Background research to prepare for the topic will be a weekly assignment. 
  • Phonics Enrichment- 20-30 minutes daily