Homework
The purpose of homework is to reinforce learning by encouraging further research, organizing and applying knowledge, and practicing necessary basic skills. Parents are encouraged to provide their children with an environment free from distraction and conducive to good study habits. Teachers must be contacted, through a written note, when a problem with completing homework arises.
Tardiness, absences, incomplete homework, and other academic situations which require make-up work must be completed per teacher instructions. Students who repeatedly do not complete homework assignments may receive an “incomplete grade.” Teachers will notify parents regarding missed assignments. If incidents continue to occur, the parents will be called in for a conference and a consequence for the individual will be established.
Teachers in the junior high will post homework on their individual web-sites.
If a student is absent, he or she is given the number of days absent plus one to complete assignment. It is strongly encouraged for students to make an appointment with their teachers to receive special instructions and guidance for lessons missed.
The Archdiocese suggests the following commitment from students for homework: In the junior high (grades 7-8) homework is not to exceed two hours.