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Homework/Make-up Work
Homework
The Governing Board believes that homework supports student learning.
To be effective, homework assignments should not burden students and
families. Assignments should reinforce daily learning objectives
based on individual student needs. Further, the Board believes that
homework is an effective tool for developing self-directed learning
and time management in elementary age students.
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
For children in grades K-2, homework, when assigned, is most
effective when it does not exceed 20 minutes each school day. For
children in grades 3-6, homework, when assigned, should not exceed
30-60 minutes daily. Teachers shall assign homework based on academic
standards and social skills taught during the school day.
The Board recognizes that parents and guardians have an important
role as a contributing resource for homework support. When assigning
homework which involves parents and guardians or other caregivers,
teachers should include specific instructions that show how support
should be given.
(cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities)
(cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement)
Homework focus areas should include:

developing academic discourse (dialogue related to the

assigned work) between students and their
parent/guardian/caregiver
using District-adopted technology resources to support mastery
of academic standards

Make-up Work
Students shall be given the opportunity to make up school work missed
because of an excused absence or suspension and shall receive full
credit if the work is turned in according to a reasonable make-up
schedule.
(cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses)
Teachers may require a suspended student to complete any assignments and
tests missed during suspension.
(Education Code 48913)
Students who miss school work because of unexcused absences shall be
given the opportunity to make up missed work. Teachers shall assign
such make-up work as necessary to ensure academic progress not as a
punitive measure.

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The superintendent or designee shall notify the parents and guardians at

the beginning of the first trimester of the school term that no student
may have his/her grade reduced or lose academic credit for any excused
absence when missed assignments and test are satisfactorily completed
within a reasonable period of time. Such notification shall include the
full text of Education Code
48205.

(Education Code 48980)

Use of the Internet for Homework Assignments

Any assignment that requires student access to the Internet shall be in
conformity with Board Policy and Regulation 6163.4, Student Use of
Technology. In the event that homework requiring the use of the Internet
is assigned, the teacher will assure that students are provided an
alternate opportunity to access the Internet or complete comparable work
if a computer is not available in the home or in some other accessible
location. Alternatives may include:
Providing access to school computers before/after school
Hard copy assignment of Internet material
Alternate but comparable assignment
Extension of due date, without penalty, in the event of
technology problems at home if a note from the parent is
received explaining the delay
Legal References: EDUCATION CODE
48205 Absences for personal reasons
48913 Completion of work missed by suspended pupil

Adopted by the Governing Board: May 14, 1984

Revised: May 12, 1986; November 13, 1989; June 1, 1999; June 26,
2001; March 15, 2016

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