.
May 7, 2010
Joshua Das
The new homework policy adds more structure and takes a greater look into homework than ever before. The last time this policy was revised was in 2002, and it’s about time the board checked one of the most overlooked fundamentals of school: homework. With this, the board is updated with the way homework or class work is actually run, and has a better idea to assist with the learning process.
The homework policy includes the amount of homework students should be completing by the minute. It also integrates homework by having teachers assign homework that is “cognizant” of homework being assigned in other classes. This makes it a much easier for students taking multiple AP classes.
Part of the school plan wants to enforce communication of results to the community annually and gathering the feedback from families, staff, and students.
It is also admirable for the school board to reevaluate the report annually and want to take an active part of the well-being of students. A closely monitored homework plan will ensure that it is effective and that changes will be made if necessary.
According to the policy, “each teacher shall communicate the homework plan for his/her classes to parents and students. Teachers shall ask parents/guardians to be supportive of the homework plan to strengthen the educational link between home and school.” With changes like these, students are more likely to do homework, especially when parents enforce it outside of school.
Another advantage the policy grants is that no homework or group work should be assigned exclusively for break. This lessens the pressure on students who make plans for vacation. Have you ever had to do a project with a group of people, but then they don’t do their part and your grade is cut in half? With new revisions, the absence of group member cannot negatively affect you, so that will help to motivate slackers to do their part, and cut down stress on the students that have to make up for their ineptitude.
The new revisions provide focus on this neglected facet of a student’s education.
Loading ...