Homework
Homework Policy
Because I assess students in a wide variety of different ways throughout a unit, students will NOT be given the opportunity for retests. Tests are one of many forms of assessment, and while they do contribute to the student’s overall grade, they are by no means the only form of assessment that will take place over the course of the unit.
If students are absent for lessons, they are expected to seek the issued information from their teacher or peers. “I wasn’t here for this” will not be an acceptable reason for not completing an assessment. Our calendar on this site, as well as the calendar in the classroom, will be updated with assessment dates and due dates and I hope that you will support your child in staying caught up.
In Grade 8, homework is very important. It can come in the form of work completion (e.g., unfinished work, unfinished assignments), preparation work (e.g., research, studying for assessments), or concept review (e.g., practice, reviewing notes). On evenings when students are not assigned specific homework tasks, they are strongly encouraged to ensure that they are spending at least 20 minutes reading, and practicing various math facts. Reviewing daily notes and doing independent research to support in-class concepts are also ways to consolidate daily learning.
If you’re interested in more information, Simcoe County District School Board’s Homework Policy is available as a PDF on the SCDSB website, under SCDSB Policy 4106. For more specific questions regarding your child’s homework, please contact me at tripley@scdsb.on.ca