Can you ask that a child be exempt from homework?

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Anonymous wrote:I would think most 4th grade teachers, when presented with all of that, would be just fine with your daughter not doing homework. Just talk to the teacher and let her know your plans and rationale.
And who cares if it effects her grades? It's 4th grade. She won't need to submit her elementary school grades on her Harvard application.
But if you really wanted to be "offiical" you could probably get it included in her 504 or IEP (I assume she has one or the other for ADHD - if not, that's the first step)



She doesn't have an IEP or 504, her grades are too good, but only because I work with her at home so much. It seems like a double-edged sword. She can only qualify for a 504 if her grades are bad, but if I work with her to make sure they're not, she doesn't qualify.


Why don't you post this question on the special needs forum? Folks there might have some advice, especially about getting a 504 even when grades are fine. People do it. It does sound to me like your kid might have dyslexia and ADHD (they go together very frequently) and so she might need some understanding and accomodation from her teacher, especially when you are working so hard to get your kid what she needs! Good luck, OP.



I have asked questions on that board about qualifying for a 504, but what I'm really curious about is if a parent has a right to say no to homework, and if anyone has heard of this being done before.


Just homeschool.....
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Anonymous wrote:4th and 5th grade are pretty important transitional years in school. You are no longer the "babies" and you are getting ready for middle school. When I was in 4th grade 25 years ago, I easily had 2-3 hours of homework per night. I think it's crazy for parents to think their kids should have no homework! You will be hurting your kids for when they transition to middle school and high-school.


I never even got that much in ms and he 20 years ago. Why is that acceptable to you?
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