Homework is to be an important part of a child's school experience from elementary school through high school. The program of homework shall be geared closely to the developing maturity of pupils throughout the grades and their increasing ability to profit from independent study. It is, therefore, important to them to be taught the concepts related to the subject area and how to study in school before they are given work to do at home. There may be a steady increase in the amount of homework expected of pupils from the elementary grades through the high school.
The educational value of homework assignments depends, to a large extent, on the independent study skills that the pupil has acquired. Beyond the control of the school, but still very important, are the conditions provided in the home whereby the pupil is encouraged to work independently and to do the best possible job with the assignment at hand. The West Warwick School Committee recommends a quiet, secluded spot and an encouraging attitude on the part of the parent. They shall be major factors in the effectiveness with which a child undertakes the task of homework assignments.
Policy adopted:
4/23/81