HOMEWORK
AT BCS
· The amount of homework given in each subject area will be specified by subject teacher.
· Homework will be monitored to ensure that students are not overloaded.
· A balance will be maintained between written/practical work and oral/learning work.
· Teachers will correct homework and give feedback to students.
· Special consideration will be given to students with special needs.
· Homework set will be purposeful and meaningful to the work of the class or to some future work.
· Students will be given specific training in study/homework skills.
· Parents will be informed when students do not carry out set homework.
· Extended exercises will form part of an on-going assessment of each student.
· Records of homework, grades and comments will be kept by each teacher.
· A rough time-guide will be provided for each year group.
· Students will sign all homework to encourage them to produce the best work they can.
· Students should note each day’s homework in their PR book.
· Parents will sign each week’s homework in the PR Book.
· Non-compliance with homework policy will initiate disciplinary procedures.