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ST Ciarans Homework Policy
ST Ciarans Homework Policy
To create and affirm an awareness of the value of homework amongst all the partners
To promote and support the link between home and school
To inform all partners of their roles/responsibilities
To set clear guidelines re: content, time
To provide for consistency/continuity
To provide avenues for these with a vested interest in the school to participate in
policy making
To develop good homework practices throughout the school
To reinforce learning
to involve parents
To foster independence and good work ethic in the children
To provide a means of communication between home and school which provides an
opportunity for each to support the other.
In junior classes; to do the reading/words with the child. In middle/senior classes: to take
time to listen to reading/talk about what their child is reading
To ensure that parents understand the importance of completing all homework not just the
written work.
To ensure that journal is signed and that he/she has timed the work
To inform teacher/parent of difficulties
To have everything that is needed at home/school
To read daily
To practice tables daily to increase speed and accuracy
To do their best.
Time Guidelines:
Please note that every child is different. These are guidelines only:
Homework Club
St. Ciarns is involved in the School Completion Programme. In our school this
means we are able to offer a homework club Monday to Thursdays to children who
meet the
o Homework policy
Signed:
_________________________ Chairperson