Parent Information

Homework Policy

Policy Intent:

The purpose of this policy is to establish a common understanding of
homework for students at Quebec High School.

General Principles:

At the beginning of each term the teacher should explain to the students what is expected of
them as far as homework is concerned. The students should be informed regarding the nature of
the homework to be assigned and how it will affect the final mark for the course. It is the responsibility
of the teacher to determine the relevance of individual assignments and to provide appropriate feedback
to the student. The school will work to ensure that students do not receive too much homework for different
subjects on any one night or at any one time.

1. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the assigned homework on time.

2. Homework is an important part of our students' education. It provides the student with
an opportunity to:
- reinforce learning that has occurred during the day
- review material that has been presented in class
- work at his/her own pace, and
- develop work habits needed to succeed in future studies.

3. Homework consists of many different types of activities; reviewing, studying, reading,
completing exercises, assignments, projects, etc. Not all homework has to be written
assignments. Reading, studying and thinking about what is being taught and making
one's own notes are also important. These activities should occur regularly, even when
they are not assigned specifically.

4. Students must learn to balance their workloads and schedule their time. It is important
to complete homework as soon as it is assigned and not wait until other homework is
given.  Doing homework promptly allows students time to seek any assistance they may need.

5. The time students take to do their homework varies. Some students may take longer
than others to complete a particular assignment.

6. The parents' role is to encourage, support and whenever possible, help their children,
so that each student may complete homework to the best of his/her ability.

General Regulations:

1. On average, students should work daily on homework as follows:

Cycle 1 - Sec. 1,2: 1 to 1.5 hrs./day
Cycle 2 - Sec. 3,4,5: 1 to 2.5 hrs./day

2. If a student is not able to complete assigned homework, he/she should contact the teacher
within a reasonable amount of time prior to class to explain the situation.

3. Homework is reviewed and checked by the teachers daily to provide the students with
regular feedback and to reinforce its importance. When homework is being neglected the teacher
will advise the student; if the situation is not corrected, the parents will be advised by the teacher.
Assignments are considered part of homework. Students in Cycle one should be monitored weekly
by the teacher and parent when being assigned long term projects and/or homework.

4. Homework is a part of a student's overall grade. Cooperative learning implies that for some
assignments students will be working in teams and may be assigned a team mark.

5. Major project and assignment due dates will be posted by teachers so they can co-ordinate
the scheduling of student work with other teachers.

Procedure for Teachers When Homework is Not Completed:

The homework policy should be followed by all teachers and students. However, when homework is
not completed by a student and no valid reason exits, the following procedure is to be used:

1. The first time a student in cycle one does not complete homework, the teacher
advises the student, who must then stay at lunch or after school to complete the work,
supervised by a teacher. Students in cycle two will lose marks for homework
not completed as of the first offence.

2. For the second time, the teacher advises the student and parents/guardians.

3. The third time the student is advised and he/she is reported to the vice-principal,
the parents are informed by the teacher and the student serves an official
detention and is placed on probation.


The intent of this procedure is to assist the student to organize his/her time efficiently
and to foster better study habits. This procedure applies to each student per term.