Research has proven that homework helps students learn by extending learning beyond the school day. (Marzano, Pickering, and Pollack, p. 61)

Homework is assigned to:

• Review, revise, and reinforce work done in class.
• Develop good study habits and skills.
• Create skills necessary for all life-long learners by promoting independent learning.
• Prepare for future classes.
• Connect parents to what is happening in the classroom.

• Take responsibility for completing your own homework by the due date.
• Learn to manage your time between homework, friends, interests, and extra-curricular activities.
• Do as much of your homework as you can by yourself; if you need help, you must ask.
• Plan to do your homework the day it is assigned.
• Set aside a consistent time and place for doing homework.
  

Parents play a positive role in homework by:

• Encouraging their child to work independently.
• Letting the teacher know if their child is experiencing continual difficulties completing homework assignments, or inquiring if their child never has homework.
• Helping to create an environment that allows their child to be comfortable yet productive.
• Monitoring disruptions during homework (i.e. telephone calls, television viewing, friends).
• Reviewing their child's completed homework.
• Regularly monitoring what is going on in class by checking the table below.