The board considers homework to be a vital aspect of a student's education. Through the assignment and completion of will designed, puposeful homework activities, classwork is enriched and reinforced. Academic success in all subjects requires the application of time and effort beyond the school day. Homework provides the link to reinforce the position that learning is a major responsibility shared by the student, the family and the school.

The board considers valid homework asssignments to be those which reflect the curriculum, stimulate intellectual growth, accomodate the needs of individual students, and contribute to the development of academic self-discipline. The board encourages the asignment of inter-related homework such as term papers, research and creative arts projects.

Homework/Makeup Work

A. Students at all academic levels of instruction, in all grades and subjects, shall receive homework regularly throughout the school year. When long term homework assignments extend over a vacation period, sufficient time shall be provided prior to and/or after the vacation period for students to complete the assigned work.

B. The specific amount and type of homework assignments shall be consistant with the requirements of the curriculum and the educational needs of students. Homework shall not be assigned as a punitive measure.

C. Homework assignments shall be reviewed and evaluated and the evaluation shall be shared with the student within a reasonable period of time.

D. Homework shall be a factor in evaluating student progress and in determining student grades.

E. Students who have been absent shall ber given a reasonable amount of time to make up hamework assignments, classwork and tests. In most cases, a reasonable length of time shall be the same number of school days as the days missed. When a due date for an assignment is known in advance of the absence, however, students should return fronm the absence prepared with the work or for the test.

F. Pupils being excused from class(es) for any reason must make arrangements with the teacher of the missed class(es)in order to make up the work missed. This must be done before the absence from class.

G. The board policy on cheating, part of policy #6147, Evaluation of Individual Student Performance, applies.

H. The principal/designee of each school is responsible for developing procedures for the implementation and the monitoring of this policy. These procedures are to be submitted to the central office.

Incompletes

When a pupil does not complete work missed to the satisfaction of the teacher, for absences or other reasons, an incomplete(INC) grade may be issued. The teacher will communicate the student's lack of progress to the student, parent, and guidance counselor. It is the responsibility of each student receiving an incomplete(INC) to determine which requirements are outstanding.

If an incomplete(INC) remains for any of the four marking periods, an incomplete(INC) shall be issued for the course grade. No credit shall be issued for the course until the incomplete(INC) is satisfied for the course is repeated. A student receiving an incomplete(INC) for a course is not eligible for summer school for that course.

Parent Request for Homework Due to Extended Absences

It is the responsibility of the parent to notify school Administration and/or the child's teacher(s) of a prolonged absence from school. Teacher(s) will notify school Administration.

A vacation is an unexcused absence. Homework will be given at the discretion of the teacher. If, prior to leaving for vacation, the student is aware of a project or an assignment due at a later date, the student is responsible for handing that assigment in on time.

If the student is absent due to an illness, the parent may request homework beginning with the 3rd day of the absence.

When the student is leaving the country, all textbooks are collected. Students who are absent from school 10+ days are dropped from the rolls and must re-enroll at the Education Center.