Homework Policy
Keithville Elementary School Homework Policy
Homework is defined as the time students spend outside the classroom completing assigned learning activities. Keithville Elementary Middle School teachers believe the purpose of homework should be to practice, reinforce, or apply acquired skills and knowledge, complete unfinished class work assignments, and develop independence. We also believe, as research supports, that moderate assignments completed and done well are more effective than lengthy or difficult ones poorly done.
Actual time required to complete assignments will vary with each student’s study habits, academic skills, and selected course load. If your child is spending a large amount of time doing homework, you should contact your child’s teachers. Homework counts as 10% of the student’s total grade.
Teacher Responsibilities:
All core teachers (Reading, ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies) will assign homework. This can be in the form of a daily assignment or a project with specific steps that can be given a certain amount of points as indicated on the project timeline. (Example: Science and Social Studies Fair Projects)
·Set clear standards and expectations for the quality of work based on the needs of students.
·Communicate homework guidelines to both parents and students.
·Review homework and provide timely feedback.
·Coordinate projects and assignments so that all students have access to research and resource materials.
·Design quality homework that is relevant to what is being taught.
·Allow for varied learning styles by including choices in types of assignments or length of assignments when possible.
·Allow students time to ask questions about the homework assignment prior to leaving class.
·Create an effective system to communicate homework assignments. (Ex: write on board, include in class newsletters, utilize Text 101 app, or place on teacher website)
·Credit will be given for all homework assignments as determined by the individual teacher and explained to both students and parents.
Student Responsibilities:
·Understand that homework is part of the course requirement and is not an option.
·Ask questions prior to leaving class to clarify homework assignments.
·Complete and submit all homework assignments by the date that it is due.
·Understand that a zero will be the result of homework not completed and turned in on time.
·Students will be given the same amount of time to make-up missed homework assignments as they are given for classwork assignments due to absence from school.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
·Provide a quiet, well-lit place for your child to complete his/her homework assignments.
·Remind students that the homework is their responsibility.
·Guide or assist in homework only when necessary, but never do the homework for your child.
·Communicate with the teacher any difficulties your child may have had in completing the assignment, or any special circumstances that prevented your child from completing a particular assignment.
Homework is defined as the time students spend outside the classroom completing assigned learning activities. Keithville Elementary Middle School teachers believe the purpose of homework should be to practice, reinforce, or apply acquired skills and knowledge, complete unfinished class work assignments, and develop independence. We also believe, as research supports, that moderate assignments completed and done well are more effective than lengthy or difficult ones poorly done.
Actual time required to complete assignments will vary with each student’s study habits, academic skills, and selected course load. If your child is spending a large amount of time doing homework, you should contact your child’s teachers. Homework counts as 10% of the student’s total grade.
Teacher Responsibilities:
All core teachers (Reading, ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies) will assign homework. This can be in the form of a daily assignment or a project with specific steps that can be given a certain amount of points as indicated on the project timeline. (Example: Science and Social Studies Fair Projects)
·Set clear standards and expectations for the quality of work based on the needs of students.
·Communicate homework guidelines to both parents and students.
·Review homework and provide timely feedback.
·Coordinate projects and assignments so that all students have access to research and resource materials.
·Design quality homework that is relevant to what is being taught.
·Allow for varied learning styles by including choices in types of assignments or length of assignments when possible.
·Allow students time to ask questions about the homework assignment prior to leaving class.
·Create an effective system to communicate homework assignments. (Ex: write on board, include in class newsletters, utilize Text 101 app, or place on teacher website)
·Credit will be given for all homework assignments as determined by the individual teacher and explained to both students and parents.
Student Responsibilities:
·Understand that homework is part of the course requirement and is not an option.
·Ask questions prior to leaving class to clarify homework assignments.
·Complete and submit all homework assignments by the date that it is due.
·Understand that a zero will be the result of homework not completed and turned in on time.
·Students will be given the same amount of time to make-up missed homework assignments as they are given for classwork assignments due to absence from school.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
·Provide a quiet, well-lit place for your child to complete his/her homework assignments.
·Remind students that the homework is their responsibility.
·Guide or assist in homework only when necessary, but never do the homework for your child.
·Communicate with the teacher any difficulties your child may have had in completing the assignment, or any special circumstances that prevented your child from completing a particular assignment.