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2330 - HOMEWORK
The Board of Education acknowledges the educational validity of out-of-school assignments as adjuncts to and extensions of the instructional program of the schools.
"Homework" shall refer to those assignments to be prepared outside of the school by the student or independently while in attendance at school.
The Superintendent shall develop rules for the assignment of homework according to these guidelines:
| A. | Homework should be a properly planned part of the curriculum, extending and reinforcing the learning experience of the school. | |
| B. | The number, frequency, and degree of difficulty of homework assignments should be based on the ability and needs of the student and take into account other activities which make a legitimate claim on the student's time. | |
| C. | As a valid educational tool, homework should be assigned with clear direction and its product carefully evaluated. | |
| D. | The schools should recognize the role of parents by suggesting ways in which parents can assist the school in helping a student carry out assigned responsibilities. | |
| E. | Homework should always serve a valid learning purpose; it should never be used as a punitive measure. | |
| Homework should not be "new learning" as mistakes can become permanent. Practice of material that has been taught and informally assessed several times in class is the most appropriate form of homework. |
Adopted 2/27/12
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