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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 give homework packets to my students. Homework is passed out on Monday and should be returned on Friday. Depending on your grade, a strategy that I use is choice time on Friday's. Every Friday, my students have choice time. Choice time consists of games, computer time, or whatever they choose. In order to go to choice, student's must bring their homework back on Friday. The y really get excited about this time and look forward to it on Friday. For my students that may not have assistance at home, I allow them to receive help in the morning from other classmates or myself. However, they must have some of the work done already. |
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