Homework Policy
 The Little Miami Board of Education believes that homework, as long as it is properly designed, carefully planned and geared to the development of the individual student, and meets a real need , has a definite place in the educational
program.
Homework should be assigned to help the student become more self-reliant, learn to work independently, improve the skills that have been taught and complete certain projects such as the reading of worthwhile books and the preparation of research papers. Home study assignments also afford a way for parents to acquaint themselves with the school program and their own children?s
educational progress.
Homework will not be used for disciplinary purposes. The amount and type of homework given is to be decided by the classroom teacher, within the frame work
of over-all instructional plans.
In an effort to set guidelines for homework and to create a clearer understanding of the purposes of homework, the Little Miami Board of Education adopts the following:
1. Purposes of Homework are:
A. To reinforce skills through drill.
B. To reinforce material covered in class by review.
C. To bring students into contact with out-of-school resources.
D. To broaden and enrich the knowledge of a student.
E. To encourage students in the process of self-education and self-
direction.
F. To allow for differences in the ability, achievement, and interest of
the students.
G. To provide a means by which parents can see what is taking place in the
school.
2. Characteristics of Desirable Homework Assignments
A. Students should clearly understand the purpose of the assignment
as well as what the assignment actually is.
B. Homework should be meaningful and not ?busy? work.
C. Some assignments should be given to be completed over a period of
time.
D. Assignments should be evaluated by the teacher and returned to the
student.
E. Assignments should take into account individual differences of
students in a particular classroom.
F. Assignments should try to encourage students to go beyond what is
actually assigned.
G. Assignments should be reasonable for the students both in terms of
sophistication and the length of time it takes for their completion.
3. Types of Homework Activities
A. Continuation of work begun in class.
B. Drill in fundamental skills.
C. Review of materials.
D. Research for long-term projects.
E. Gathering of materials and a systematic presentation.
F. Purposeful seeking for ideas and information through observation of
the world around us.
G. Experimentation to uncover fundamental truths.
H. Textbooks, library materials, reference works, and recreational
reading.
I. Make-up of essential and appropriate work missed due to absence.
4. Length of Homework Assignments
Because students differ in the ease and speed with which they learn, it
is not possible to apply strict guidelines as to length of assignments.
The following is a general idea of what is expected in the Little Miami
School District:
A. Since intelligence and comprehension varies from student to student,
so should the amount of homework.
B. The combined amount of homework should seldom exceed two hours each
evening for any student to complete.
C. Additional homework should not be given on weekends or holidays.
D. Assignments should be completed and turned in on time.
5. Role of the Home
A. Cooperate with the school in making homework effective.
B. Understand what the school expects homework to accomplish.
C. Encourage the students to do the best of which they are capable.
D. Encourage the students to work independently.
E. Show an interest in what the students are doing.
IDEAS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD
l. Parents, you do your part to improve homework when you:
Cooperate with the school to make homework effective.
Provide your child with suitable study conditions (desk or table, lights,
books, and supplies).
Reserve a time for homework.
Encourage your child, but avoid undue pressure.
Show interest in what your child is doing, but do not do the work for the
child.
Understand that the school expects homework to be completed and returned.
Check and sign assignment books. (Grades 3 and 4)
2. Children will improve their study habits by observing the following:
Be sure you understand each assignment.
Record assignments in your assignment book.
Form the habit of using a certain time and place for study.
Have necessary materials at hand.
Try to develop the skill of working independently.
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