Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Homework Hassles Another school year is beginning in a few days. With that comes the frustration of kids not completing their homework on time or at all. I am wanting to get this problem corrected or at least manageable in the first weeks of school. Here is what I work with and what I've tried: -85% low income, several on the homeless side -little to no parent involvement in and out of school -an environment where kids know they will be passed regardless because former administrators make teachers give kids work until they get the D mark -all students have to ride the bus to and from school; only a select few can find rides or walk home (not in the safest neighborhood) I've tried taking recess, after school time, loss of other privileges, etc. Currently I penalize 10% for a day late, 25% for two days late, and 50% after 3 days. I usually have to take the homework if it is well past the 3 day mark, but at 50%. What are some of your homework policies? I just want to get this frustrating habit under control sooner rather than later. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I think that the students should receive homework only twice a week. The reason for this is that some students do not have support at home. For example, you can assign homework on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the due date should be Friday. Assigning homework only 2 days a week, will give the students enough time to complete it.