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Middle East International School
Homework Policy K - 12
2008 - 2009
Policy Framework
Homework in the Middle East International School is an essential part of the school program. Assignments will vary in accordance to the needs of the class and will relate to classroom instruction. Homework assignments are intended to reinforce and extend learning initiated in the classroom and serve as a tool for teachers to assess student understanding of classroom instruction. Completion of routine homework can motivate students to develop good work habits, while increasing the opportunity for individual initiative and responsibility. Homework can also stimulate creativity, critical thinking and awareness that learning can take place outside of the classroom. The guidelines below indicate how students, parents, teachers and administrators all have a responsibility for the success of homework.
Homework Policies K - 12
Middle East International School Homework Policy (9-12)
Introduction
Homework in the Middle East International School is an essential part of the school program. Assignments will vary in accordance to the needs of the class and will relate to classroom instruction. Homework assignments are intended to reinforce and extend learning initiated in the classroom and serve as a tool for teachers to assess student understanding of classroom instruction. Completion of routine homework can motivate students to develop good work habits, while increasing the opportunity for individual initiative and responsibility. Homework can also stimulate creativity, critical thinking and awareness that learning can take place outside of the classroom. The guidelines below indicate how students, parents, teachers and administrators all have a responsibility for the success of homework.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Students
• Always do your best work
• Record directions for homework in an assignment notebook.
• Understand assignments clearly before leaving class
• Bring home the proper materials to complete the assignments
• Hand in completed assignments on time
• Budget time properly for long-term assignments
• Complete any work missed due to absence from class
• Talk to your parents and teacher if you are having difficulty
with homework
• Successful completion of homework will count 10% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Parents
• Be familiar with the philosophy and guidelines of the homework
policy
• Provide a time and place to do homework assignments with limited
interruptions (i.e., cell phone; television; video games; instant messaging)
• Actively supervise homework completion, assisting, but not doing
the work
• Oversee completion of long-term assignments to assist in understanding
time management
• Contact the teacher with questions or concerns especially if your
child exceeds the allotted time frame
• Successful completion of homework will count 10% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Teachers
• Assign homework on a regular basis in keeping with the homework
policy
• Assignments may be on a daily basis or of a long-term type, such
as a report
• Students are to understand clearly all homework assignments
• Require that each student have an assignment book
• Homework may take the form of class, group, or individual assignments
• Group projects should not be assigned as homework, unless students
can work on their individual parts independently
• Teachers should coordinate assignments, tests, and projects with
other teachers, as appropriate, to avoid overburdening students.
• Assignments should be discussed, checked and when appropriate,
corrected and returned to students
• Specific policies/practices of teachers are to be submitted to
the principal and clearly communicated to students and parents
• Teachers have the responsibility to communicate with parents of
students who are falling behind in completing homework assignments
• Successful completion of homework will count 10% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Administrators
• Include this homework policy in all teacher, parent and student
handbooks
• Require teachers to communicate homework policy to students and
parents
• Make certain that teachers are implementing the homework policy
consistently and uniformly
• Assist teachers, when necessary, in implementing this homework
policy
• Observe use of homework during classroom visits
• Review homework samples and assignments periodically
• Give suggestions to teachers, when necessary, on how assignments
could be improved
• Develop homework incentive programs/practices with teachers and
parents to assist and enhance homework completion
Time Frame of Homework Assignments
Daily homework will be assigned to reinforce the skills and concepts introduced or taught during classroom instruction, and/or to provide the basis for the following day’s lesson. Homework will be assigned on a daily or long-range basis, and students can expect an average of 30-40 minutes of homework per night per class. If your child is having difficulty on a consistent basis completing assignments within the time frames established, please contact your child’s teacher for assistance.
Middle East International School Homework Policy (6-8)
Introduction
Homework in the Middle East International School is an essential part of the school program. Assignments will vary in accordance to the needs of the class and will relate to classroom instruction. Homework assignments are intended to reinforce and extend learning initiated in the classroom and serve as a tool for teachers to assess student understanding of classroom instruction. Completion of routine homework can motivate students to develop good work habits, while increasing the opportunity for individual initiative and responsibility. Homework can also stimulate creativity, critical thinking and awareness that learning can take place outside of the classroom. The guidelines below indicate how students, parents, teachers and administrators all have a responsibility for the success of homework.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Students
• Always do your best work
• Record directions for homework in an assignment notebook.
• Understand assignments clearly before leaving class
• Bring home the proper materials to complete the assignments
• Hand in completed assignments on time
• Budget time properly for long-term assignments
• Complete any work missed due to absence from class
• Homework will not be considered as part of the term grade
• Talk to your parents and teacher if you are having difficulty
with homework
• Homework will not be assigned during school vacation except for
the completion of previously assigned long-term projects.
• Successful completion of homework will count 10% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Parents
• Be familiar with the philosophy and guidelines of the homework
policy
• Check your child’s assignment notebook
• Provide a time and place to do homework assignments with limited
interruptions
• Actively supervise homework completion, assisting, but not doing
the work
• Oversee completion of long-term assignments to assist in understanding
time management
• Contact the teacher with questions or concerns especially if your
child exceeds the allotted time frame
• Homework will not be assigned during school vacation except for
the completion of previously assigned long-term projects.
• Successful completion of homework will count 10% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Teachers
• Assign homework on a regular basis in keeping with the homework
policy
• Assignments may be on a daily basis or of a long-term type, such
as a report
• Students are to understand clearly all homework assignments
• Require that each student have an assignment book
• Homework may take the form of class, group, or individual assignments
• Group projects should not be assigned as homework, unless students
can work on their individual parts independently
• Teachers should coordinate assignments, tests, and projects with
other teachers, as appropriate, to avoid overburdening students.
• Assignments should be discussed, checked and when appropriate,
corrected and returned to students
• Specific policies/practices of teachers are to be submitted to
the principal and clearly communicated to students and parents
• Teachers have the responsibility to communicate with parents of
students who are falling behind in completing homework assignments
• Homework will not be assigned during school vacation except for
the completion of previously assigned long-term projects.
• Successful completion of homework will count 10% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Administrators
• Include this homework policy in all teacher, parent and student
handbooks
• Require teachers to communicate homework policy to students and
parents
• Make certain that teachers are implementing the homework policy
consistently and uniformly
• Assist teachers, when necessary, in implementing this homework
policy
• Observe use of homework during classroom visits
• Review homework samples and assignments periodically
• Give suggestions to teachers, when necessary, on how assignments
could be improved
• Develop homework incentive programs/practices with teachers and
parents to assist and enhance homework completion
Time Frame of Homework Assignments
While it is understood that the time it takes to complete homework assignments may vary with each child, the times below are the general guidelines for each grade level. If your child is having difficulty on a consistent basis completing assignments within the time frames established, please contact your child’s teacher for assistance. The amount of work brought home may be impacted by any opportunities to complete assignments in school. Teachers will be aware of grade specific or school-wide evening commitments for students and adjust homework accordingly. Studying for quizzes/tests and work on long-term projects will be figured into the time guidelines.
Homework Time Frame
Grade 6 15-20 minutes of homework per course, per night, not to exceed
one and
one-half hours*
Grade 7 20-25 minutes of homework per course, per night, not to exceed
two hours*
Grade 8 20-30 minutes of homework per course, per night, not to exceed
two and
one-half hours*
*If a student is experiencing difficulty, parents/guardians have the option
of signing off
at the upper time limit for a course's daily homework, if the student
has worked studiously
and has produced quality work.
Middle East International School Homework Policy (K-5)
Introduction
Homework in the Middle East International School is an essential part of the school program. Assignments will vary in accordance to the needs of the class and will relate to classroom instruction. Homework assignments are intended to reinforce and extend learning initiated in the classroom and serve as a tool for teachers to assess student understanding of classroom instruction. Completion of routine homework can motivate students to develop good work habits, while increasing the opportunity for individual initiative and responsibility. Homework can also stimulate creativity, critical thinking and awareness that learning can take place outside of the classroom. The guidelines below indicate how students, parents, teachers and administrators all have a responsibility for the success of homework.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Students
• Always do your best work
• Record directions for homework in an assignment notebook.
• Understand assignments clearly before leaving class
• Bring home the proper materials to complete the assignments
• Hand in completed assignments on time
• Budget time properly for long-term assignments
• Complete any work missed due to absence from class
• Understand how homework will affect your class grade
• Talk to your parents and teacher if you are having difficulty
with homework
• Homework will not be assigned during school vacation except for
the completion of previously assigned long-term projects.
• Successful completion of homework will count 20% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
•
Homework Policy Guidelines for Parents
• Be familiar with the philosophy and guidelines of the homework
policy
• Check your child’s assignment notebook
• Provide a time and place to do homework assignments with limited
interruptions
• Actively supervise homework completion, assisting, but not doing
the work
• Oversee completion of long-term assignments to assist in understanding
time management
• Contact the teacher with questions or concerns especially if your
child exceeds the allotted time frame
• Homework will not be assigned during school vacation except for
the completion of previously assigned long-term projects.
• Successful completion of homework will count 20% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Teachers
• Assign homework on a regular basis in keeping with the homework
policy
• Assignments may be on a daily basis or of a long-term type, such
as a report
• Students are to understand clearly all homework assignments
• Require that each student have an assignment book
• Homework may take the form of class, group, or individual assignments
• Group projects should not be assigned as homework, unless students
can work on their individual parts independently
• Teachers should coordinate assignments, tests, and projects with
other teachers, as appropriate, to avoid overburdening students.
• Assignments should be discussed, checked and when appropriate,
corrected and returned to students
• Specific policies/practices of teachers are to be submitted to
the principal and clearly communicated to students and parents
• Teachers have the responsibility to communicate with parents of
students who are falling behind in completing homework assignments
• Homework will not be assigned during school vacation except for
the completion of previously assigned long-term projects.
• Successful completion of homework will count 20% of the term grade
in individual subjects.
Homework Policy Guidelines for Administrators
• Include this homework policy in all teacher, parent and student
handbooks
• Require teachers to communicate homework policy to students and
parent
• Make certain that teachers are implementing the homework policy
consistently and uniformly
• Assist teachers, when necessary, in implementing this homework
policy
• Observe use of homework during classroom visits
• Review homework samples and assignments periodically
• Give suggestions to teachers, when necessary, on how assignments
could be improved
• Develop homework incentive programs/practices with teachers and
parents to assist and enhance homework completion
Time Frame of Homework Assignments
While it is understood that the time it takes to complete homework assignments
may vary with each child, the times below are the general guidelines for
each grade level. If your child is having difficulty on a consistent basis
completing assignments within the time frames established, please contact
your child’s teacher for assistance (see page #8).
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