DALLAS COUNTY HOMEWORK POLICY

    Students will be provided opportunities to enhance and expand their understanding of skills and concepts through appropriate homework assignments. Such assignments should logically relate to classroom activities. Homework may be assigned to students on an individual and/or group basis, based on the teachers' judgement.

    Students are expected to assume the following responsibilities when homework is assigned: (i) complete the assignment in the specified time period; (ii) return the assignment on time; and (iii) do the best work possible when completing assignments.

    Teachers will be expected to assume the following responsibilities when homework is assigned: (i) assign homework on a regular but reasonable basis, keeping in mind the nature of the assignment and demands that may be placed on students by other teachers; (ii) assign homework that is related to in-class instructional activities; (iii) grade and/or review the homework and return it to students in a timely manner; (iv) utilize homework as an important part of student evaluation; (v) expect all students to complete homework assignments; and (vi) refrain from assigning homework as punishment for disciplinary infractions. Adopted 9/1/99