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Homework Policy/Clinic

Homework Policy

Research indicates that schools in which homework is routinely assigned and assessed tend to have higher achieving students. Homework fosters student achievement, independence, and responsibility and serves as a vital link between school and home.

DEFINITION:
Homework is defined as meaningful and quality work assigned to students that is intended to be completed during non-instructional hours.

PURPOSE:
Homework should:
a. Reinforce principles, skills, concepts, and information taught in the classroom.
b. Be meaningful and appropriate to the ability and instructional level of students.
c. Support creative, logical, critical and analytical thinking.
d. Foster self-discipline, self motivation and the wise and orderly use of time.
e. Be adequately explained by teachers and clearly understood by parents.

Note: Assignments that require going to the public library, working on the internet or other type of unique research, will include a reasonable timeline to accommodate working families.