JWMS Late Homework Policy
BOE Approved 12/10/07
Late Work Policy
Homework is defined as tasks assigned to students by school teachers that are intended to be carried out during non-school hours if not completed during class time. Generally speaking, these assignments are routine in nature. For the purposes of this policy, homework does not include long-term projects, research papers, tests, etc.
5· Students turning in homework after the date of the assessment completing the unit will receive 50% credit _for late work (according to expectations) until the end of the quarter.
Before School / After School Resources
Teachers are on duty at 7:40 am each morning. Upon arrival, teachers should be available to assist students. Teachers are also expected to stay after school until 3:35 (exceptions are made for coaches and other pre-approved activities) for student assistance.
Tutoring which is scheduled weekly from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. provides another block of time for students to meet with a teacher in order to receive assistance or make-up homework or tests. Computers may be available on a first come first served basis. Saturday school is offered two times per month from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please call the middle school office or check PowerSchool for dates.
Late Work Policy
Homework is defined as tasks assigned to students by school teachers that are intended to be carried out during non-school hours if not completed during class time. Generally speaking, these assignments are routine in nature. For the purposes of this policy, homework does not include long-term projects, research papers, tests, etc.
- Homework turned in complete, according to expectations, and on time will be eligible for full credit.
- Homework turned in not according to communicated expectations will not be accepted.
- 6th grade
5· Students turning in homework after the date of the assessment completing the unit will receive 50% credit _for late work (according to expectations) until the end of the quarter.
- 7th grade - Students turning in homework after the original due date will receive 50% credit for late work (according to expectations) until the end of the quarter.
- 8th grade - Students turning in homework after the original due date will not receive credit for late work. Due date for homework is the day of the assessment completing the unit.
- Courses that vary from this policy must have prior administrative approval and notification of the alternative policy must be given to the student and parents in writing during the first few days of class.
Before School / After School Resources
Teachers are on duty at 7:40 am each morning. Upon arrival, teachers should be available to assist students. Teachers are also expected to stay after school until 3:35 (exceptions are made for coaches and other pre-approved activities) for student assistance.
Tutoring which is scheduled weekly from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. provides another block of time for students to meet with a teacher in order to receive assistance or make-up homework or tests. Computers may be available on a first come first served basis. Saturday school is offered two times per month from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please call the middle school office or check PowerSchool for dates.