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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 come from a similar low income title 1 school. I limit my homework assignments because there is no support at home. The students have so much to deal with on a personal level, parents in jail, limited food, foster care, homeless etc... Homework sometimes is literally the last thing on their mind. So, their homework will be to study spelling words, vocabulary words, reading, and a some questions to answer that will support what we did in class that day. Things that they would not need parental support for them to complete. I always accept homework late...our goal is to get them to learn. |
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