- Homework is schoolwork that is assigned and intended to be completed during study time allotted in class or at home as needed at the individual level. There are times when homework may not be assigned to all students based on need and proficiency levels so the parent/ guardian should refer to his/her child’s agenda/planner (weekly plan) to confirm homework requirements.
- Homework can include tasks that create a readiness for learning, review or reinforce information and skills presented in class, material that expands or enhances knowledge, exercises that combine concepts and ideas into projects, and activities that help prepare for a test or quiz. Homework is an essential part of education, assessment.
- If the student fails to complete the assigned homework, the student may be subject to loss of points, loss of credit, detention, etc.)
- Homework may be written, study, memory or research-type work. A teacher may send papers home for parents' observations and the parents' signature(s). These papers should be signed and returned the next day as an active way of cooperation and communication between the school and parents.
- Make-up Work
- If a student’s absence is excused, he/she will be permitted to make up any missed work, including homework and tests. The student will be permitted the same number of days, as he/she was absent to turn in the make-up work. The student is responsible for obtaining assignments from his/her teachers. Students who are unexcused from school will not be allowed to make up missed work.