Student Life
Homework Policy
Homework is an integral part of the school program — designed to supplement, complement, and reinforce classroom teaching and learning.
About Homework
Homework is an integral part of the school program. It is designed to supplement, complement, and reinforce classroom teaching and learning. In a well-planned program of homework, the student confronts schoolwork on an independent basis while beginning to establish the foundation of self-discipline.
Homework can also serve as one form of communication between the teacher and the family. It is important that homework does not add stress to family life. Therefore, it is up to the student, family, and teacher to share the responsibilities for homework.
Copying answers from books or another student's homework and other assignments is cheating. While waiting after school for a parent/guardian, students should use that time to start or complete homework.
Homework includes reading every night as we help each student develop the habit of being a lifelong reader. Written assignments over the course of a week may include a balance of assignments in other content areas such as writing, spelling, math, social studies, science, foreign language, technology, and long-term projects.
Student Responsibilities
- 1Understand all homework assignments by listening to directions, asking questions when something is unclear, recording homework in their student planner, and reading directions.
- 2Gather all materials necessary to complete assignments before leaving the classroom.
- 3Complete all assignments to the best of their ability.
- 4Return materials and assignments on time.
- 5Make up any missed homework that the teacher requires.
Family Responsibilities
- 1Provide a routine and environment that is conducive to doing homework (i.e. a quiet and consistent place and time, necessary materials, etc.).
- 2Call the school to make arrangements to pick up class work and/or homework from the school when necessary.
- 3Offer assistance to the student, but not do the actual homework.
- 4Check that your child has edited their homework for spelling, punctuation, neatness, etc.
- 5Notify the teacher when homework presents a problem.
- 6Read school notices and respond in a timely manner. Homework and school notices will travel home in the student's planner/folder.
Teacher Responsibilities
- 1Provide purposeful homework.
- 2Provide clear directions and instructions regarding homework.
- 3Implement a system for routinely checking homework.
- 4Communicate to the student and family what is expected for completing homework successfully.
- 5Communicate with families when students are not consistently completing assignments.