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HOMEWORK & REPORTING

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HOMEWORK

The school's policy is that homework be given. It is suggested that a greater focus on literacy occurs in the early years. Homework may be modified according to the needs of the children.

Normally teachers will outline their homework procedures at their Parent/Teacher information meeting held in February of each year. Teachers are encouraged to use the homework grid which allows for both compulsory and optional activities as well as valuing the many commitments students have outside the school. Parents are expected to support teachers in their supervision of homework.


Homework is expected to be completed appropriately and at a high standard. It is the teachers' responsibility to ensure homework is marked and returned within an appropriate timeframe. In the event that homework becomes difficult, parents are asked to communicate these difficulties to the class teacher. Homework should be an opportunity to reinforce known concepts, with a particular focus on literacy (in the early years), should difficulties with time occur please let the teachers know. Homework should not be an unpleasant experience for parents or children.

RECOMMENDED HOMEWORK TIME PER NIGHT

YEAR LEVEL

Year 1/2

 

 

Year 3/4

 

 

Year 5/6

TOTAL TIME

10 - 15 mins / school night

  

 

15 - 20 mins / school night

 

  

20 - 30 mins / school night

REPORTING

At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, our student curriculum reporting consists of a four-tier process, as outlined below: 

TO WHOM

Student

 

 

Parents/Caregivers

 

 

Parents/Caregivers

Parents/Caregivers/
School

HOW

Verbal conference & written feedback

Parent/Teacher info evening

Parent/Teacher interview

Written report

WHY

  • To review documented progress

  • To review self assessment

  • To allow both teacher and parents to become acquainted

  • For teachers to give an overview of the curriculum program for the year

  • To refer to evidence of skills acquired, work quality, strengths & difficulties

  • To discuss academic, and non-academic development

  • To set goals for the following term

  • To refer to all documented assessments

  • To identify areas of strength, progress & difficulty

  • To report demonstration of curriculum learning

WHEN

When needed & appropriate


 

The beginning of the school year

End of term 1 & 3 are compulsory, plus as necessary

The end of each semester and to be copies and added to student's folio in school master file

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