Homework Policy

HOMEWORK POLICY
Rationale:
To clarify all aspects of Education among partners in Education
Aims:

1. To reinforce what is taught in school
2. To practise the skills taught in school
3. An introduction to self-discipline and responsibility
4. Direct co-operation between school and home
5. To foster a love of learning
6. To introduce children to time management
7. To have a coherent and co-ordinated policy among the staff
   Duration of Homework
   Homework is given every night except Friday night
   How long should children spend on homework?
   Junior and Senior Infants – 15 minutes
   1 st and 2 nd Class – 30 minutes
   3 rd Class – 35 minutes
   4 th Class – 40 minutes
   5 th Class – 50 minutes
   6 th Class – 60 minutes