Homework is an important aspect of learning at St. Bernardine School. Its purpose is to:
- Reinforce skills and materials taught in the classrooms.
- Allow the students to apply concepts taught to related activities.
- Teach responsibility, time management, organization, and follow-through.
- Connect parents with the curriculum, the student's progress, and the teachers.
Homework is usually given Monday through Thursday. Some Friday or weekend assignments may be needed for long-range projects or make-up work due to absences. Junior High may have assignments over a weekend. Assignments are due the next day or as assigned. Long-term assignments will be given when appropriate. Due dates will be given well in advance. Homework is posted on Gradelink so that parents will then also have access to these assignments to guide and to help monitor their child's progress.
Homework is always to be neat, in proper form, on time, and completed. Teachers will share specific information about homework and policy for late assignments with parents.
- Absences do not release students from any work. Generally, one day is given to return work for each day's absence. Weekend days will count when doing this work. Parents are responsible for picking up student's work on days when a student is absent. Teachers may set due dates for absentee's work. Students are responsible for getting the missing assignments and turning work in to the teacher. Students need to take the initiative for homework.
- Make-up tests will be given at a time set by the teacher. Make-up tests may be given in a different format. If test dates were given prior to absence, students will be expected to take tests as scheduled or as designated by the teacher.
- Be aware that some work done in class cannot be done at home or after the fact, especially group work; therefore, some work may not be given grades.
- Long term absences require special arrangements with teachers. Teachers are not required to give work to students to take on a vacation during the school year. Teachers are not expected to give private instruction for work missed due to vacations taken or by commercial-work absences. Work permit applications are obtained by the parents and submitted to the office.
Suggested homework schedules are as follows:- Grades K-2 Not to exceed ½ hour
- Grades 3-5 Not to exceed 1 hour
- Grades 6-8 Not to exceed 2 hours
