Homework Vacation Policy

 

 

Parents Responsibilities:

          1.      The parent will notify the homeroom teacher at least one week prior to the student's last day of school.

          2.      The parent will monitor the work as it is being done by their child.

          3.      The parent will call the homeroom teacher or write a letter to check that the child has submitted or made up all the work within the time period allowed.

          4.      The parent will be aware that if no work has been requested prior to the extended trip or vacation, students shall be provided the opportunity to make up work missed.  The length of time to make up this work would be a minimum of 1 day for each school day missed or longer at the teacher's discretion.

 

Student Responsibilities:

          1.      The student will pick up the work before leaving and do the work while away.

          2.      The student will hand in this work within a time period equal to the number of school days missed.

          3.      The student will check with each teacher for additional work upon return.  Student and teacher will develop a schedule for the completion of his/her work including tests and quizzes.

 

 

Teacher Responsibilities:

          1.      By the last school day prior to the trip, the teacher will provide the student with the work for up to a one week's period.  This will include textbook title and other assignments already developed and read.

          2.      If a trip is longer than one week only scope and sequence need be provided.  The student will be given tests on the work upon return with a schedule developed by the teacher and the student.

          3.      If the teacher feels that some work cannot be completed while the child is out because of the lack of appropriate Classroom background, that work, at the discretion of the teachers should be completed when the child returns.

          4.      Upon return of the child to school, the teacher may provide additional assignments to be completed in a time frame at the discretion of the teacher.

          5.      For extenuating circumstances such as a trip of one month or longer, a program will be developed among teachers, administrators, and parents.