| Grade |
File: IKB |
| 1 |
Three mandatory assignments a week, each lasting approximately 15 minutes. |
| 2 |
Three mandatory assignments a week, each lasting approximately 20 minutes. |
| 3 |
Four mandatory assignments a week, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. |
| 4 |
Four mandatory assignments a week, each lasting approximately 40 minutes. |
| 5 |
Four mandatory assignments a week, each lasting approximately 50 minutes. |
| 6 |
Five mandatory assignments a week, each lasting approximately 60 minutes coordinated by the respective Teams. |
| 7-8 |
Five mandatory assignments a week, each lasting approximately 90 minutes coordinated by the respective Teams. |
| 9-12 |
Four to five mandatory assignments a week, each lasting approximately 75 to 120 minutes. |
| Adopted by the Barnstable School Committe: July 17, 2001 |
Responsibilities |
Principal |
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1. |
Communicate homework policy. |
|
2. |
Coordinate among disciplines. |
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3. |
Monitor homework policy implementation. |
|
4. |
Develop homework report form. |
|
5. |
Make homework topic of parent
and faculty meetings. |
|
6. |
Emphasize teaching study skills
that allow students to work independently. |
|
|
Teacher |
|
1. |
Communicate district policy to
students. |
|
2. |
Assign homework according to
this document. |
|
3. |
Plan and prepare all homework
thoroughly. |
|
4. |
Give students feedback on homework. |
|
5. |
Emphasize skills which allow
student to work independently on homework. |
|
6. |
Never assign homework as punishment. |
|
7. |
Use homework in assessment. |
|
8. |
Encourage parents to create home
environment that fosters homework. |
|
9. |
Refrain from putting parent in
teaching role. |
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10. |
Check progress of long term assignments
periodically. |
|
11. |
Inform parents of long range
assignments. |
|
12. |
Coordinate long term assignments
with other teachers. |
|
|
Parent |
|
1. |
Be aware of policy. |
|
2. |
Be positive toward homework. |
|
3. |
Provide quiet, well lighted area
to complete homework. |
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4. |
Establish definite time for homework. |
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5. |
Read to children regularly. |
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6. |
Refrain from doing homework. |
|
|
Student |
|
1. |
Complete and return all homework
during allotted time. |
|
2. |
Seek immediate help from teachers
if work is not understood. |
|
3. |
Establish a realistic time schedule
for long term assignments. |
|
4. |
Read nightly for pleasure. |
|
5. |
Do homework on your own and to
the BEST of your ability. |
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