BP 6154
Instruction
Homework
The Governing Board
recognizes that homework contributes toward building responsibility,
self-discipline and life-long learning habits, and that time spent on homework
directly influences students' ability to meet the district's academic
standards.
Homework
Homework is defined as
school-related assignments by a teacher which will require time and effort
outside of the regular classroom for successful completion.
The Governing Board
considers homework to be an important part of the instructional program,
because when it is properly implemented students will:
1. Develop regular study habits and the self-discipline basic
to effective study and the ability to work independently.
2. Gain more information than would be possible in the
classroom situation alone.
3. Have more opportunity to develop a personalized, creative
approach to projects and other school work.
4. Learn to budget their time more effectively.
5. Come into contact with out-of-school learning resources.
Makeup Work
Students who miss school
work because of an excused absence shall be given the opportunity to make
up missed work for full or reduced credit at the option of the teacher (Education
Code 48205)
Students who miss school
work because of truancy or other deliberate actions should not expect to
receive credit for the time missed, nor should they expect to take any missed
examinations for credit, but the final decision should rest with the teacher, who
may make allowances for mitigating circumstances.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
48205
Absences for personal reasons
48913
Completion of work missed by
suspended student
48980 Parental
notifications
Adopted:
Revised: