Jefferson Area Local School District |
Bylaws & Policies |
2330 - HOMEWORK
The Board recognizes the value of homework for students.
Homework is an important extension of the classroom and is a valuable instructional tool because it can:
A. | reinforce previously taught skills; | ||
B. | develop self-discipline and work habits; | ||
C. | provide practice for newly learned skills; | ||
D. | provide opportunities for parents and children to discuss what is being taught at school; | ||
E. | improve study skills and independent learning; | ||
F. | improve grades and achievement scores; | ||
G. | prepare student for the following day's instruction; | ||
H. | offer students a chance to extend and enrich their learning. |