Policy: 2422

Section: 2000 - Instruction

Title: Homework

Status: Active

Adopted: June 25, 1987

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Homework

The purpose of homework is to enhance student achievement, help students become self-directed, independent learners, and to develop good work habits. Homework assignments support learning objectives and are used to prepare for, reinforce, and extend school experiences. As an extension of the classroom, homework must be planned and organized.

Homework provides an opportunity for home and school to work together to enhance the quality of education students receive. Parents can expect homework assignments to be consistent with the needs and abilities of the students, to be purposeful to students, and to be evaluated and returned to students in a timely manner.

Homework may be assigned for one or more of the following purposes:

1. Practice – to help students to master specific skills which have been presented in class;
2. Preparation – to help students gain the maximum benefits from future lessons;
3. Extension – to provide students with opportunities to transfer specific skills or concepts to new situations; and
4. Creativity – to require students to integrate many skills and concepts in order to produce original responses.

The superintendent will ensure homework procedures are implemented in each school within the Ferndale School District.

Final projects, reports or other long term assignments which serve as a demonstration of student learning are not considered routine homework.

 

Adoption Date: 06.25.87

Ferndale School District

Revised: 07.25.96

Reaffirmed: 11.22.94