Homework Policy
This course is aligned with SRVUSD’s homework policy and regulations (BP 6154 / AR 6154). Homework can include practicing a skill or process that students can do independently but not fluently, elaborating on information that has been addressed in class to deepen students’ knowledge, providing opportunities for students to explore topics of their own interest, and reading. Of note:
● No more than 2 hours of homework per course per week and no more than 30 minutes per night per course will be assigned, including weekends.
● Some portions of projects may be assigned as homework.
● No homework, including long term projects, will be assigned during school recesses
● Per Ed. Code, students must be allowed a reasonable amount of time to make up a test if they have an excused absence.
SRVUSD’s homework policy and regulations emphasize that students, staff and parents should take an active role regarding homework including communication between students and faculty when homework becomes overwhelming and parents contacting teachers if their child consistently cannot keep up with the homework. Please refer to this link on the Monte Vista Website to read a complete version of SRVUSD’s homework policy.
Late Work & Absences
Makeup work policy should be aligned with board policy. Please use the following language in your syllabus:
Students who miss school work because of an excused absence shall be given the opportunity to complete all assignments and tests that can be reasonably provided. As determined by the teacher, the assignments and tests shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the assignments and tests missed during the absence. Students shall receive full credit for work satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time (BP 6154).
No student may have his/her grade reduced or lose academic credit for any excused absence when missed assignments and tests are satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time (AR 6154).
Students who miss school work because of unexcused absences may be given the opportunity to make up missed work for full or reduced credit. Teachers shall assign such makeup work as necessary to ensure academic progress, not as a punitive measure (BP 6154).
When students miss school work because of suspensions, the Board expects that teachers shall give students the opportunity to make up missed work. Teachers shall assign such makeup work as necessary to ensure academic progress, not as a punitive measure (BP 6154).
If a student misses class without an excuse and does not subsequently turn in homework, take a test, or fulfill another class requirement which he/she missed, the teacher may lower the student's grade for nonperformance (BP 5121).
Monte Vista High School regards the academic conduct of our students to be a critical part of their education. Academic INTEGRITY requires students to properly demonstrate their talents through the utilization of suitable formats, proper citation methods, and HONESTY for themselves, their fellow students, and their instructors. We believe it is critical to master this behavior during high school in order to successfully navigate the educational systems and/or work environments our students will encounter once they leave Monte Vista High School.
Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
Plagiarizing* or turning in any work as your own that is the work of another person or outside source
Copying another student's work or class assignments OR allowing another student to copy your work or class assignments
Putting your name on someone else's paper/project, unless it is a group project/paper
Copying another student's answers on a quiz/test
Giving another student help on a quiz/test, including telling a student what is on an upcoming quiz/test
Creating, possessing or using a "cheat sheet" on a quiz/test
Tampering with a teacher's grade records
Stealing and/or selling quizzes/exams or in possession of an exam or quiz (e.g. picture of an exam on a cell phone or other camera)
Unauthorized possession or use of teacher manuals/solution manuals
Using an unauthorized electronic device during quizzes/exams or having the electronic device out at the time of assessment
Talking/communicating during a quiz/test (No communicating, person to person or electronically, is permitted until ALL quizzes/exams are turned in)
Accessing an outside source (e.g., internet) without permission from the teacher
*Plagiarism is defined as presenting materials or work prepared by another person/persons as the student’s own work without crediting the source. This includes, but is not limited to failing to expressly acknowledge the research, writing, or work by someone other than the student, claiming authorship as their own; presenting as their own, or as new and original idea or product derived from an existing source.”
Procedures & Consequences for Violating Monte Vista’s Academic Code
Student will receive a zero for the assignment pertaining to the violation
Subject area teacher will contact home AND report violation to administration to be recorded in the student’s disciplinary file.
Repeat offenders will be subject to suspension from class and/or further disciplinary action.