The Staff, parents and students of Windham Ridge P.S. support learning in the French Immersion program and recognize that homework is a vital component of education. Homework assists students in meeting the expectations of the curriculum. We support the notion that home time is primarily family time and that homework should not become a cause of frustration at home. If any homework assignment becomes too stressful, on any given evening, STOP and write the teacher a note explaining the problem. Homework is never used as a consequence to inappropriate behavior.
Homework:
Student learning progresses in different ways and at different times. The same student may find one subject
or concept easy to grasp, yet have difficulty with another. For this reason, there is no minimum amount of
time that must be assigned for homework; instead, teachers will use their professional judgment to assign
homework according to the specific learning profile and well-being of each student, without exceeding the
maximum times outlined in the accompanying procedure.
Homework should:
● support the interconnection of student learning and well-being;
● be age and developmentally appropriate;
● respect the need for a balance between academic, personal and family demands;
● recognize the interests, strengths and needs of each student;
● adhere to accommodations and modifications;
● include families as partners in the learning process; and
● ensure equity of opportunity and access to help, technology and resources and provide alternative
access to technology where not available.
Divisional Expectations:
Primary (Grades 1-3)
Pleasurable reading, listening to adult read aloud, collection of materials and resources, entries in reading response journal, drill and practice of math and language concepts, completing unfinished classroom work, working on assignments or projects related to current topics of study, student, teacher, parent communication book (agenda).
Junior (Grades 4-6)
Reading for information and/or research in French and English, listening to adult read aloud, entries in reading response journal, individual or group projects, preparation of oral presentations, studying for tests, maintenance of agenda, practice of musical instrument, completing unfinished classroom work, drilling and practicing various skills.
Intermediate (Grades 7-8)
Reading independently in French and English, daily updating of agenda, entries in reading response journal, previewing of materials for preparation, ongoing review of notes, studying for tests, practice of musical instrument, maintenance of notebooks, preparing for discussions and oral presentations, completing unfinished classroom work, remedial and enrichment assignments.
The responsibility for homework is shared equitably by teachers, students and parents.
It is expected that all teachers will:
· Provide clear guidelines and expectations
· Teach organizational skills (use of an agenda, binder sections, planning)
· Provide relevant homework activities
· Set deadlines that reflect all other homework, including projects
· Ensure that group projects are introduced, explained , given criteria and sufficient in-class time provided to consolidate student’s knowledge before worked on at home
· Provide prompt evaluation and follow-up to assigned tasks
· Provide positive reinforcement for best effort
· Maintain regular communication with parents
It is expected that all students will:
· Record tasks using their agenda
· Complete homework by due date
· Take home all needed materials
· Be responsible for seeking clarification or assistance from the teachers as needed
· Let parents know what is happening at school
· Develop a home routine for completing homework
It is expected that all parents will:
· Provide positive reinforcement for best effort
· Provide a quiet place to work
· Be available to offer guidance when needed
· Supervise homework and the use of the agenda
· Show an interest in child’s academic progress, by periodically reviewing school work and child’s agenda
· Respond to and/or initiate communication with the teacher
· Provide opportunity for expansion of knowledge