Mrs. Hamel’s Blog

The teachers through effective classroom instruction and the careful delegation of independent study carry out the responsibility of the school district to educate the student. It is important for the student to be taught the concepts related to the subject area before he/she is given work to do at home. There is a steady increase in the amount of homework expected of students from the elementary grades through the senior high school.

Policy adopted: May 1989 Policy reviewed: October 2002

1. Arrange a quiet, suitable place with adequate workspace for your child to work.
2. Encourage your child to complete all homework assignments.
3. Understand the value of various types of homework, since the value differs under different circumstances and conditions.

1. Homework keeps parents in touch with the school program and their youngster’s progress, thus creating a closer bond between home and school.
2. Homework teaches the student to follow directions and to organize time.
3. Homework teaches students to accept responsibility and develop self-reliance in schoolwork. It improves study skills and work habits.
4. Homework reinforces school learning and gives needed drill on work done in class.
5. The amount of knowledge required by the curriculum simply cannot be imparted during the school hours alone.