Academic Integrity
Homework
Homework
It is the philosophy of ACS Athens that homework is vital for academic success. The objectives of assigning homework are:
To extend the learning beyond the classroom;
To nurture the development of good study habits;
To encourage the use of independent research skills;
To promote student independence, responsibility and self-discipline.
Academy students should plan on a minimum of two hours of homework per night. The amount of assigned homework, however, will vary from day to day depending on the subject matter, the ability of the student and the course level (honors, IB, etc.). Students in advanced or honors classes should expect to spend additional time.
In an effort to help students and parents identify assignments that are either missing or ungraded faculty members take the following steps when entering assignments into Skyward grade book.
Assignments will be entered into skyward on due date;
If work has been received, but is currently ungraded, an asterisk is entered in the grade column. If an assignment has not been received, “missing” is marked in Skyward and a comment is entered. (At times an assignment may be marked as no count depending on special circumstances and a comment will be entered);
When assignment is received the “missing” will be changed to an asterisk or a grade and a comment is entered indicating the date received, (see above for asterisk); Late assignments may receive a grade penalty.
As assignments get graded, a score will replace the asterisk.
Student Responsibilities:
To complete assigned work on time and to the best of their ability (presented in a neat, professional manner);
To make up work after every absence;
To schedule school and outside activities to allow for successful completion of homework;
To do all assigned work themselves.
To be the first line of communication with parents regarding any grades earned.
Students who do not complete homework assignments on time may lose credit for the assignment, depending upon faculty rules.
Parent Responsibilities:
To establish with the student a specific agreement concerning an appropriate time and place to complete homework;
To provide an appropriate physical and psychological climate to complete homework;
To monitor but never to do the student’s homework;
To ensure that a student always does his/her own work;
To initiate first communication with their student when concerns arise.
To communicate with the faculty or the counselor if clarification is necessary
Faculty Responsibilities:
To assign homework regularly and communicate expectations clearly on the day it is assigned;
To assign homework that complements and/or extends classroom learning;
To help the students understand the purpose and rationale for assignments, including their connection to class work;
To correct or respond to each assignment within a reasonable time frame;
To enter within two weeks’ time of due dates grades for quizzes and assignments;
To ensure homework takes a variety of forms: writing, reviewing, reading, studying, long and short-range assignments, projects, research, problem solving, etc.
To help the student understand the grades earned and give quality feedback.
Tutoring By Faculty members
ACS Athens faculty may never tutor an ACS Athens student for pay. Faculty members are available by appointment to provide additional help for their students. No private paid tutoring of any sort may be done on campus, either during school hours or after school.