HOMEWORK PHILOSOPHY

Homework is defined as any assignment completed on the student’s own time.

 

The purposes of homework are:

•          to reinforce classroom instruction

•          to increase the student’s ability to work independently

•          to provide an opportunity to do research and projects that expand the student’s knowledge

•          to develop the student’s sense of responsibility and accomplishment

•          to provide practice which can lead to a greater facility of skills

Parent involvement should include:

•          fostering a partnership with the teacher to further the education of the child

•          serving as a coach, gradually allowing for more independent work

•          creating a homework environment conducive to learning

 

Homework is an important element in the development of life-long learners. Homework must be done by all students, on time, and be Complete, Accurate, and Neat (C.A.N.). Some homerooms make use of homework buddies in an attempt to get homework to an absent student in a timely fashion. Absent students are ultimately responsible for missed work, should check Edline on the day of the absence(s), and should check with each teacher upon their return about all aspects of work missed during an absence.

 

HOMEWORK PROCEDURE

Grades K-3

When a homework assignment is missed, a note will be written in the student’s plan book. After five assignments are missed in one quarter, an official letter will be sent home requiring a parent's signature and the parent’s plan of action for solving the problem. A copy of this letter will be placed in the student’s file. If a student cannot complete homework due to an emergency or illness, a parent should write a note to the teacher explaining such matters. Acceptance of the excuse is at the discretion of each teacher.

 

Grades 4-8

When a homework assignment is missed, a point may be issued on the conduct card. Homework assignments may also be graded. For each day assignments are late, 10% may be deducted from the grade of that assignment. No extra credit work will be permitted at any time to replace or offset missing homework. If a student cannot complete homework due to an emergency or illness, a parent should write a note to the teacher explaining such matters. Acceptance of the excuse is at the discretion of each teacher.

 

HOMEWORK REQUESTS

Grades K-6

Other than when a student is on vacation, a parent may request a homework packet for the absent student in grades K-6. The request must be made prior to 9:30 a.m. on the day of the absence. When requesting the homework, parents need to also indicate to whom the homework packet should be given and what books, if any, are needed.

 

If a parent does not provide the name of a person to pick up the homework, it will be available in the school office from 3:00-3:30 p.m. and from 3:30-6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents are asked to refrain from having students in grades K-3 carry home textbooks for students in grades 4-8.

 

Grades 7 & 8

Students and parents in grades 7 and 8 are to check for homework by use of Edline and/or other classmates. Teachers will gather books if the parent states which books are needed when calling in the absence prior to

9:30 a.m. Requested books will not be sent to other students in the lower grades. Books will be available for pickup in the school office from 3:00-3:30 p.m. or in the school cafeteria from 3:30-6:00 p.m.

 

VACATIONS

Vacations during the school year are strongly discouraged. If a student will be absent due to a vacation, it is the parents’ responsibility to notify the teacher(s) at least one week in advance and to make arrangements for how missed work/tests will be completed upon return from the vacation. Teachers are not required to provide assignments prior to the vacation.