Homework Policy
Rationale
Homework is a valuable part of schooling. It allows for the practising, extending and consolidating of work done in class. Homework provides training for students in planning and organising time and develops a range of skills in identifying and using information sources. Additionally it establishes habits of study, concentration and self-discipline. Homework reaffirms the role of parents and caregivers as partners in education.
Implementation
At Peel High School, homework will be set on a regular basis in each subject. There will be co-ordination between subjects to ensure students can complete their homework across all areas.
A guide to the total time expected on homework (all subjects)
The minimum time recommended per night for five nights a week is:
Years 7 & 8 45 minutes per night
Years 9 & 10 1 hour per night
Years 11 & 12 2 hours per night
When major examinations, assessment tasks or projects approach, more time will be needed.
Responsibilities
Students
- Record all homework given in a student diary or on a homework sheet pasted in the front of each subject workbook
- Complete homework in the given time frame
- Involve parents/caregivers in your homework (show it to them and discuss it with them)
- Create a homework/home study timetable including:
- Catching up on work missed
- Revision of new and old work
- Regular work on major projects
- A regular time set aside for homework
Parents
- Ask your child if she/he has homework and insist that they do it or in the absence of set homework ask them to revise the day's work in each subject
- Assist your child to organise a suitable time and place to complete homework
- Advise the teacher of any problems with homework
- Initial the student diary or homework sheet each night after the work is completed
Teachers
- Ensure that homework is related to work being done in school
- Set work which challenges students to make progress
- Give students realistic but not excessive time to complete tasks
- Ensure students know exactly what is expected of them and how their work will be assessed
- Always check homework has been completed
- Give feedback to parents and students where appropriate
- Maintain homework records
- Be flexible and consider the demands of other subjects.