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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 130
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
HOMEWORK
ADOPTED:
May 17, 2007
REVISED:
130. HOMEWORK
1.
Purpose
Homework assignments should complement classroom instruction. Assignments
should develop student responsibility, good study habits and organizational skills.
The purpose of homework assignments should be to:
1.
Provide practice and reinforcement of skills presented by the teacher.
2.
Broaden areas of interest through enrichment.
3.
Provide opportunities for parents/guardians to know what their child is studying.
4.
Encourage parent/guardian and child interaction.
2.
Guidelines
Homework shall be planned and evaluated with respect to its purpose,
appropriateness, and completion time. The demand of homework upon the students'
time shall be consistent with the best interests of the students in regards to other
valuable experiences to be gained outside of school.
Homework should not interfere with the proper development of the student's health,
nor should it interfere with the student assuming responsibilities in the home.
Homework will not be assigned as a form of punishment.