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Meridian Middle School Homework Policy and Responsibilities

The purpose of homework is to enhance student achievement; help students become self- directed independent learners and to develop good work habits.

Parents can expect homework to be:

  • planned and organized by the teacher
  • consistent with the needs and abilities of students
  • purposeful to students
  • reviewed and returned to students in a timely manner

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

 

HOMEWORK MAY BE ASSIGNED TO BE COMPLETED OUTSIDE OF THE STUDENTS'S DAY FOR:

A. Practice -- to help students master specific skills that have been presented in class

B. Preparation -- to help students gain the maximum benefits from future lessons

C. Extension -- to provide students with opportunities to transfer specific skills or concepts to new situations; and

D. Creativity -- to require students to integrate many skills and concepts in order to produce original responses.

 

TIME LENGTH FOR SPECIFIC

GRADE LEVELS PER DAY:

6th:  30-60 minutes MON - FRI

7th:  60-90 minutes MON - FRI

8th:  60-90 minutes MON - FRI

 

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carefully plan and organize homework assignments in accordance with time length guidelines.
  • Assign homework consistent with the needs and abilities of students.
  • Make clear to students at the time of the assignment the purposes of homework, the guidelines or rules, and the basis for evaluating the work performed.
  • Monitor and check for student understanding of the assignment and skills necessary to successfully complete the homework.
  • Review, acknowledge and return homework in a timely manner.
  • Utilize homework to locate problems in student progress and to individualize instruction.
  • Confer with parents regarding concerns as they arise.
  • Work with other CORE teachers to develop a consistent pattern for homework expectations between and across grade levels, disciplines and courses.

 

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide encouragement and support and show interest in your child's work.
  • Assist students to develop good study habits by providing a comfortable, well-lit area free from distractions.
  • Evaluate your child's activities to be sure they have sufficient time to study and participate in family or outside activities.
  • Schedule a regular time for homework completion. Monitor homework completion and the efficient use of time.
  • Encourage students to complete their own homework, unless otherwise specified.
  • Confer with teachers regarding homework concerns and review student's planner. (Action List)
  • Acknowledge responsible homework habits and effort.
  • Contact teachers for homework on student extended absences from school.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Understand the homework assignment(s) before leaving school.
  • Take home all necessary materials to complete assignment(s).
  • Schedule and organize time for homework that is compatible with family and/or after school activities.
  • Schedule time free from distractions.
  • Complete and return homework on time.  Late work will not be accepted.
  • Confer with teacher(s) regarding homework concerns.
  • Record assignments on Action List.
  • Collect and turn in all work missed during absence from school.

 

For additional information on how to help your child succeed with homework, please contact your child's teacher.