Ola Middle School Homework Policy

2011-2012

Outlined in this document is the homework policy for Ola Middle School.  Please read the policy with your student so that you understand the expectations of students and parents in regard to homework.  By following these guidelines we are confident that student learning will increase and the stress and tension sometimes associated with homework will decrease.

In order for your student to be successful with out-of-school assignments he/she needs:

·         To know that Ola Middle School believes in homework.

·         To know Ola Middle School students have homework every night—but it may not be in traditional form.

·         A place to do homework:

o   If possible, your student should do his/her homework in a designated place, preferably an uncluttered work space free from distractions.

·         A schedule for completing homework:

o   Help your student establish a schedule for completing homework by having him/her use an agenda.

·         Encouragement, motivation and prompting:

o   The purpose of homework is for your student to preview, practice and apply and/or elaborate on what he/she has learned.  It is not a good idea to sit with your student and do homework with him/her.  If your student consistently cannot complete homework assignments alone please contact the appropriate teacher.

What do I do if my student says he/she does not have homework?

·         Every student has homework every night.

o   If a homework assignment is not given students should be reading a minimum of 20 minutes per night to reach the goal of reading 25 books per school year.

o   Reviewing notes from the day’s classes—spend about 5-10 minutes per class reviewing notes, or about 20-40 minutes per night.

Thank you,

Ola Middle School Teachers and Administrators