Homework Policy
Rationale
At Mountain View Adventist Academy (MVAA) we believe that homework is a valuable part of
schooling. It provides opportunities to practise skills, review content and deepen understanding of
concepts learned. Homework can also assist students to develop self-regulation processes, such as
goal-setting, time management and study skills. Homework also supports school-home relationships
through connecting families with the learning of their children.
We believe that the setting of homework needs to take into consideration the need for students to have
a balanced lifestyle. This includes sufficient time for family, sport and recreation and cultural pursuits.
For the purpose of this policy document, it is important to note that at MVAA we expect that regular
home reading will form part of students’ daily routine and is considered an essential home activity.
Principles
Homework should:
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only be used to facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes;
complement and reinforce classroom learning and teaching programmes and be appropriate
to the needs of the students;
support the development of the student’s independence as a learner;
further the partnership between school and home;
avoid dependence on unreasonable levels of parental assistance or resources that are not
readily available to the student;
be balanced across learning areas so as to avoid stress and overload;
be consistently applied, monitored and assessed in a whole-school approach that is
responsive to individual needs and learning area requirements;
form part of a developmental learning program that is responsive to individual needs, clearly
relevant, supported by classroom practice and, where appropriate, developed in collaboration
with students;
linked with prompt, marking and feedback; and
be disassociated from any form of punishing students or means of securing discipline.
Responsibilities of Teachers
• be aware of the school’s homework policy and ensure it is implemented and followed;
• ensure parents/carers are aware of the school’s homework policy;(senior teachers will assist
in posting for their departments)
• clearly communicate their expectations for homework to parents and students at the
beginning of each year;
• ensure homework that is set is understood and is able to be completed by the student;
• refrain from setting tasks for homework that will be used for assessment;
• ensure that students are given enough time to complete set homework;
• provide opportunities for students to discuss any difficulties they are experiencing with
homework;
• monitor the homework practices of their students;
• help students to develop organisational and time-management skills;
• mark homework and provide timely and practical feedback and support;
• contact parents/caregivers to discuss any concerns regarding homework;
• be mindful of circumstances that may prevent a child from completing homework tasks;
• seek feedback from students about set homework tasks, including frustration levels;
• setting homework that is varied, challenging, meaningful and directly related to class work
and appropriate to students’ learning needs; and
• provide flexible options for students to cater for varied access to resources and technology.
HOMEWORK POLICY SCHEDULE
DAY
DEPARTMENT
Monday
Languages
Tuesday
Humanities
Wednesday
Sciences
Thursday
Creatives/ Commercials
Friday
Mathematics
Responsibilities of Students
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be aware of the school’s homework policy;
write homework tasks into their diary (if provided) and track progress and completion of
tasks;
demonstrate responsibility by caring for materials required to complete homework, such as
books, pens and pencils.
submit any completed homework, according to the instructions of the teacher, when
expected;
discuss any difficulties they are experiencing with homework with their teacher/s; and
follow up on comments made by their teacher.
Responsibilities of Parents
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be aware of and support the school’s homework policy;
encourage their child to complete homework and check their daily diary;
discuss homework activities and expectations with their children in their first language, if
English is not the main language spoken at home, and linking it to previous experiences;
providing a work area (with resources e.g. pens, pencils, ruler, eraser etc.) and a supportive
environment (e.g. free from major distractions), together with a routine that fits with the
family;
supervising ‘eLearning’, including ICT tools and usage;
support your child to develop an age appropriate level of independence in completing
homework;
encourage, praise and provide guidance and support as is required; and
contact the relevant teacher/s to discuss any concerns about homework.
HOMEWORK GIVING SUMMARY SHEET
TERM:_____________
DATE
FORM 1
TITLE/ TOPIC OF ASSIGNMENT GIVEN
FORM 2
FORM 3
FORM 4
ASSIGMNENT SUBMISSION LOGBOOK
CLASS: ________
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If student has submitted place a tick ( √ ) and if not place ( × )
If student is absent, place ( A )
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STUDENT NAME
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NB: This is to assist in keeping track of students who may need encouragement in taking
homework seriously.
HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT
ACADEMICS RECORD BOOK/FILE
(Recommendation shared 26/10/22)
The following are recommendations from the HOD Academics office for easy supervision;
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Each department is advised to have a departmental record book/ file that will be
submitted on weekly basis or as and when required. In these record books/ files the
following are expected
o Assignment tracker: remind your teachers to give assignment, keep
track/record of assignment given, follow up with teachers. COLLECT AND
FILE SAMPLE OF WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS GIVEN, so communicate with your
team to prepare samples. As of next week (week ending 4/11/22) samples
are expected in your files
o Notebook checking log: have a written schedule of notebook checking, keep a
log of notebook checks, keep a record of feedback given to teachers under
your department and make follow-ups. 07/10/22 we agreed we start. There
should be a record of something done between then and now. Record to be
submitted Friday 28/10/22 @1330hrs
o Minutes for meetings held
o Departmental plans: should be detailed and time framed. A plan on paper
means nothing if not executed. Let’s see your department in action
SAMPLE OF AN ASSIGNMENT TRACKER (CAN BE EDITED TO ONE’S PREFERENCE. TO BE SUBMITTED
ACCORDING TO ASSIGNMENT POLICY FOR FOLLOW-UP. THE BOOKLET/ FILE MUST HAVE A COVER PAGE)
WEEK: _______
DATE: ___________
SUBJECT
WAS YOUR TEAM REMINDED OF THE
ASSIGNMENT, WHEN (DATE)
TICK IF ASSIGNMENT
WAS GIVEN
F1
F2
F3
F4
GEOGRAPHY
BIBLICAL
STUDIES/BK
HISTORY
ENGLISH
LITERATURE
REPORT/FEEDBACK
(WHY ARE ASSIGMENTS NOT GIVEN, WHAT ACTION HAVE YOU TAKEN IN ENSURING YOUR DEPARTMENT DOES WELL)
SUBJECT
REASON GIVEN
ACTION TAKEN
NOTEBOOK CHECKING RECORD BOOK (THE BOOK/FILE MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING)
• COVER PAGE
• SCHEDULE (all subjects in your department should be checked atleast once a month.
Should be done more if need for follow-ups)
• Notebook checking record
• Report sheet of feedback given to teachers
HOD ACADEMICS
ASSIGNMENT TRACKER
Week:__________
Week ending: ___________
CREATIVES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT
F1
F2
F3
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
F4
SUBJECT
INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION &
TECHNOLOGY
MATHEMATICS
FOOD & NUTRITION
BIOLOGY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CHEMISTRY
ACCOUNTING
PHYSICS
BUSINESS STUDIES
AGRICULTURE
F1
F2
F3
F4
COMPUTER SCIENCE
HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT
F1
F2
F3
LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
F4
SUBJECT
GEOGRAPHY
FRENCH
BIBLICAL STUDIES/BK
ENGLISH
HISTORY
SETSWANA
ENGLISH LITERATURE
F1
F2
F3
F4
WEEKLY REPORT SHEET
WEEK ENDING:______________
DATE
CONCERN
ACTION TAKEN
HOD ACADEMICS
NOTEBOOK CHECKER
HOD ACADEMICS
REMEDIATION TRACKER
SUBMISSION REGISTER
WEEK ENDING: _______________________
WEEK:
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SUBJECT
English
Mathematics
Setswana
French
BK/ BS
ICT
CS
PE
History
Geo
Agriculture
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
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Accounting
BS
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MONDAY
RECIEVED
SUBMITTED
FEEDBACK
WEDNESDAY
RECIEVED
SUBMITTED
FEEDBACK