UNIONVILLLE HIGH SCHOOL HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework is associated with the in-school program and is completed outside the normal classroom time. It is intended to supplement and support in-school experiences. Homework encourages the development of self-discipline, good work habits, positive attitudes towards independent study and lifelong learning, assists students in preparing for subsequent planned learning activities, and acquaints parents with their child's in-school learning experiences. At Unionville High School, a reasonable amount of homework in many forms is a part of all courses. Students are expected to complete all assignments.
TYPES OF HOMEWORK
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Preparation Homework is to help students prepare
for the next day's lesson. Student might review
previous material, read a section of a text, or prepare to do an experiment.
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Practice Homework is to prrovide students with the needed review
and reinforcement necessary to learn material from a lesson in class. This
homework is usually directly related to what was taught in class.
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Extension Homework is to allow students to expand upon and extend concepts taught in class.
Students might be asked to rewrite a part in a play giving it a modern setting,
redesign
an experiment, or research a topic in the library.
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Creative Homework includes analysis,
synthesis and evaluation. This type of homework asks students to be inventive
and resourceful. It requires them to develop and extend their own ideas related
to a class topic or assignment. Essays and Independent Study Projects (ISP)
would fit here.
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Review Homework is directed specifically to
preparation for a test or examination
The following homework guidelines are suggested
for students. Actual homework hours may vary
depending on the ability and needs of the individual student and the courses
the student is taking.
TOTAL FOR ALL GRADES
Grade 9 1
to 1½ hours per
day
Grade
10 1 to 2 hours per
day
Grade
11 1½ to 2½ hours per
day
Grade
12 1½ to 3 hours per
day
Homework Rights and Responsibilities
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RIGHTS |
RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Students have the right to: § an amount of homework which is reflective of their needs, abilities, grade and the course taken |
Students are responsible for: § providing evidence of homework completion § completing homework to the best of their ability § demonstrating academic honesty in regards to their homework § being proactive and communicating with teachers in advance of any set timelines when faced with extraordinary circumstances § recognizing homework demands when becoming involved in the extra-curricular aspects of 'student life' (teams, clubs, work etc...) |
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Teachers have the right to: § assign homework which is reflective of student needs and abilities § set timelines in regards to when student work is to be completed § expect that homework is to be completed to the best of student's abilities |
Teachers are responsible for:
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Parents have the right to: § be informed regarding due dates and timelines for work submission |
Parents are responsible for: § being an integral part of the learning process § being informed of homework assignments and project due dates § assisting their child in prioritizing their activities and managing their time |
TIME
MANAGEMENT
Good time management is
an important factor in the successful completion of homework assignments and
class projects. Teachers endeavour to provide ample time to complete
assignments and to balance daily homework requirements and larger project work.
Larger projects, which may involve several hours of study, are meant to be
worked on over time. Regular and consistent homework routines will save students the stress and long hours of work
that result when students leave assignments to the last minute.