Homework Policy

Homework has a definite place in the Golden Springs PreK-8 educational program. It is assigned to help the student become more self-reliant; learn to work independently, improve the skills that have been taught, and to complete assigned projects. Students are assigned homework and receive credit toward a portion of their report card grades for each assignment completed. Homework has an effect both on the academic and the character sections of the report card grades. Each grade level establishes the amount of credit a student is to receive for homework completion. It is the student’s responsibility to keep an accurate record of assignments, have the necessary materials, follow study techniques outlined by the teacher, apply and practice skills learned in class, strive for the best quality of work of which he/she is capable, and to complete and return assignments on time. Parents should encourage systematic study, show interest in assignments, commend satisfactory performance, and provide the proper conditions for home study. Consistency is essential! Parents should check assignments each night for accuracy, neatness and completeness. This will ensure the development of good study habits.

Suggested Homework times:

Grades K – 3 45 minutes

Grades 4 – 5 60 minutes

Grades 6 – 8 90 minutes

All students should spend a minimum of an additional 20 minutes per night reading non-textual materials.

Certainclasses may require students to complete homework and/or long-termprojects on weekends. Under normal circumstances, the amount of timeneeded should not exceed the suggested times above.

Homeworkis due when instruction begins for that day. Homework brought in afterthat time will be regarded as late and will be placed in the teacher’sbox. If a student is tardy, homework must be turned in when the studententers the class, or the assignment is considered late. Teachers cannotaccept late homework or assignments unless the student was absent orhad an emergency illness with parent note. It is imperative thatparents support Golden Springs’ efforts to establish and maintainstandards necessary for the continued success of your child. Your fullcooperation regarding our homework policy is required.

Homework Deficiencies:

1st incident – Teacher will counsel and warn the student. Parent Notification Form will be sent home

2nd incident – Second teacher warning. Parent Notification Form sent home. Parents must review the homework policy with their child

3rd incident – The student has been given two opportunities to assume responsibility. Unfortunately, the problem still exists. Parents are asked to take action at home to insure that future assignments are completed on time. The student’s homework grade has been lowered to an “S”. Parent Notification Form sent home

4th incident – This indicates a more serious situation. The teacher will contact parents by telephone to solicit your cooperation in resolving this problem. Your child may not be allowed to attend school-wide assemblies during that trimester. The student’s homework grade has been lowered to an “N”.

5th incident - The teacher will contact parents by telephone to discuss possible interventions and solutions to this problem. The student’s homework grade has been lowered to a “U”.

6th incident – A mandatory parent conference will be set up to discuss the issues of noncompliance to the homework policy with site administration, teacher, parent, and student Additional incidents of noncompliance will result in mandatory weekly parent/student meetings with site administration.