Lake Forest School District 67

Policy 6:290 - Homework
The purpose of homework will be to extend learning through practice or reinforcement of skills presented in class, preparation for future class work, extension of ideas or concepts, creative or personal expressions related to learning, application of knowledge or skills, and completion of class work.

Homework is to be done independently outside regular class time. The type, frequency, and quantity of independent work will be based on the learning to be accomplished and the needs of the individual student as determined by the professional judgment of the teacher. Homework will reinforce, or be an application of, the classroom instruction and shall not be used for disciplinary purposes.

Benefits to students:

communicate to the students that learning takes place all the time, not just in school
develop responsibility and study skills
reinforce academic skills
increase retention

Professional staff responsibilities:

provide timely feedback on the product and the demonstration of responsibility
provide direction and instruction to enable the student to work independently on the work sent home

Student responsibilities:

bring directions and appropriate materials home
if there are questions, ask the teacher before going home
complete work on time
put forth effort required for quality work

Principal/administration responsibilities:

facilitate articulation regarding homework between and within grade levels reviewing areas such as type and frequency
provide inservice support to staff and parents

Parental responsibilities:

provide support through organization of time, space, and materials for homework
foster independence by allowing the child to own his/her work