HOMEWORK

Homework benefits students by complementing classroom learning, fostering good study habits and providing an opportunity for students to be responsible for their own learning.  The school sets homework appropriate to the age and abilities of students. Homework is an integral part of the academic program at Prescott Primary Northern.

By setting homework, we aim to…

• To support and extend classroom learning.

• To develop positive study habits.

• To develop a responsibility for self-learning.

Implementation of homework…

• The school’s homework policy is available to parents at the commencement of each school year.

• All students will be allocated homework diaries/ communication books

• Classroom teachers will set daily homework appropriate to each child’s skill level and age.

• Homework activities should be interesting, challenging and where appropriate, open-ended.

• Each set task must be purposeful, meaningful and relevant to the current classroom curriculum

• All homework activities must be assessed with feedback and support provided by teachers.

• Consequences may be applied for incomplete homework consistent with the Student Code of Conduct.