RMDS Homework Policy 2013 | Ranelagh Multi-Denominational School

RMDS Homework Policy 2003 (reviewed 2013)

Purpose:

To practice schoolwork
To develop independent learning
To enable parents to support their child’s schoolwork and to increase their awareness of their child’s learning tasks at school

Parent’s Role:

To be present to supervise child’s work
To help the child to complete tasks on occasion. This may be very regularly for children with particular learning needs
To hear learning work / reading tables and spellings
To discuss with and listen to the child if the homework is orally based
To check that all homework has been completed

Teacher’s Role:

To set homework in accordance with The School Plan appropriate to the children’s level and ability
To correct homework regularly
To liase with parents on child’s progress progress / difficulties with homework
To explain clearly to parents at class meetings and individually if needed how they can support their child’s homewor

Pupil’s Role:

To listen to the homework tasks as they are explained in class and to ensure they have the correct books and equipment to complete their homework fully
To complete the homework to the best of their ability

Homework will consist of the following:

Junior / Senior Infants:

Activity sheet (oral, maths or writing) and reading, to take approximately 15 – 20 minutes. Sheet and reading to be signed by parent.

Rang 1 / Rang 2:

Written activity, (maths and writing), spelling, tables, to take 30 minutes. Diary to be signed by parent.

Rang 3 / Rang 4:

Written exercise, maths, oral work, spelling, tables, to take up to 45 minutes. Diary to be signed at the discretion of the teacher.

Rang 5 / Rang 6:

Written exercise, maths, oral work, spelling, tables, to take up to 1 hour maximum. Diary to be signed at the discretion of the teacher.

Note:

The issue of appropriate homework for some pupils needs to be considered carefully at IEP meetings and in consultation with parents