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 teach 6th grade math and I give homework on a daily basis Monday-Thursday. Each homework assignment is worth 10 points and after 10 assignments, they receive a grade. If the students do not complete their homework, they have to complete a "Responsibility Card" and explain why they did not complete their homework. Most students do not like to complete the cards. If the incompletion becomes excessive, I contact parents and send the responsibility cards home and they must be signed and returned by the parent. For the most part, I have parental support. There are always those couple students who are just not going to complete their homework; however, the majority of my students do.