POLICY 6.6

HOMEWORK POLICY

The staff of Stonewall Traditional believes that homework is a meaningful extension of the curriculum which develops concepts taught during class. Homework will be assigned on a regular basis as a part of the course of study to encourage independent work, good study habits, and to practice and apply learned skills. On average, students in primary will have thirty to forty minutes of homework and intermediate students will have forty-five to sixty minutes of homework. The assignments given will vary according to what is developmentally appropriate for the student. Long term projects may require additional time.

Students are expected to take the assignments home, complete the work, and return the assignments as directed by the teacher. Homework not completed when assigned is of little value to the students and disrupts the classroom review. These are important processes in developing responsibility. Homework is part of the child’s total academic program.

If a student has an excused absence, class assignments will be given to the student upon returning to school. A student will be given the same number of days absent, plus one, to complete and return the assignments. When absent for two or more days, a parent may call the office within one hour of the beginning of the school day and the assignments will be prepared to be picked up at the end of that day. If the school is notified after the first hour of school, the assignments may be picked up the next day.

Adopted: 3-16-97