HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework refers to any learning activity that students are required by the school to complete outside of curriculum time. This includes assignments and projects but not revision of school work or studying for tests and examinations.

OBJECTIVES OF HOMEWORK


Homework is part of the learning process. Through conscious, diligent effort, effective homework can:

  • reinforce learning and deepen understanding of lessons taught

  • allow students to regularly practise, and apply skills and concepts taught

  • develop good study skills, habits and time management skills

  • encourage greater ownership and responsibility for independent learning


Judicious use of homework allows teachers to:

  • consolidate learning that has taken place in class

  • check for students’ understanding and progress, so as to provide timely feedback, intervention and support

  • review the effectiveness of the lesson

Homework also provides parents with timely information on the learning progress of their child and the opportunity to be involved in their child’s learning.

GUIDELINES

Homework must be relevant to the learning process and be within the students’ capabilities and developmental readiness. It must be clearly defined so that students clearly understand what is required of them.

Assignments set as homework may differ from teacher to teacher, and from subject to subject. Homework may also be differentiated to meet the different needs and abilities of students.

The school will look into coordinating across subjects/departments the frequency and quantity of homework given. All homework and stipulated deadlines are to be recorded on the class notice board. Teachers will decide on a reasonable duration for the homework to be completed and submitted.

Students are to record homework, and the given deadlines, in their Student Handbook and keep their parents informed of the work to be done. They are expected to manage their time well to ensure that homework is completed and submitted on time, and give his/her best effort in completing homework. Teachers may engage parents on homework matters and provide them with information pertaining to students’ learning progress.

Feedback for Homework

Homework should be checked by teachers, with timely feedback, interventions and support given.

Educators, parents and students all play an important role in ensuring that homework serves its intended purposes. Parents who wish to seek clarifications on homework matters should communicate directly with the teachers or via the school management. In partnership with parents, our students can develop as self-directed and responsible learners.

Non-Completion of Homework

Teachers will work with students to find out the reasons for any non-submission of homework. If need be, a parent-teacher conference will be arranged. If the child is medically excused from school for an extended length of time, arrangements can be made on how the child can be supported with homework and other areas of academic needs.