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Homework Policy

General Statement
In St. David’s we are committed to ensuring that all students benefit fully from the education provided by regular homework.  This helps to consolidate the work done in the classroom, enables students to work on their own initiative and fosters self-reliance.
Homework Procedures
Homework is an integral part of the learning experience. It is given on a daily basis to reinforce the learning that has taken place in the classroom and to build on previous classwork.  A range of homework is given and corrected on a regular basis. This includes written exercises, oral learning and project work. Subject teachers will give detailed homework requirements specific to their subject cognisant of Whole School Planning and Subject Department guidelines.  
  1. The class teacher checks written homework. This encourages students and helps determine progress.
  2. Homework may be examined orally.
  3. Teachers keep a record of completed written homework assignments.
  4. Longer written exercises may be given at the weekend.
  5. Good homework is acknowledged through the School Journal.
  6. If a student fails to produce a homework assignment this is communicated to the parents/ guardians through use of School Journal/ letter/Phone call.
  7. Tests may be used to check learning homework.
  8. Homework is set by teachers before the end of each class.  Students are given sufficient time to note the homework in their journals.
  9. Students are expected to:
  • Record in their Journal at the end of each class all homework given – written and oral.
  • Revise the work covered in the class.
  • Present homework well – dated and written in their copies in a neat and clear fashion.
  • Present homework on time.
10.  Homework should be undertaken in a quiet calm atmosphere, which will be similar to the circumstances under which the students will subsequently have to take examinations.  It is also best undertaken in a carefully organised and tidy environment where the required material is readily to hand. Study is best done in blocks of time with a period of relaxation between sessions.
11. There are no precise rules for the amount of time students should spend on homework – it depends on the age of the student, the number of subjects to be studied and the level.  The following general outline may be helpful: 
     First Year                 Two hours per night
     Second Year            Two hours per night
     Third Year                Three hours per night
     Transition Year        Minimum – one hour for core subjects
                                       Extra for project work     
     Senior Cycle            A minimum of four hours per night
12. Parents/ Guardians can help their sons/ daughters in the following ways:
  • By providing a quiet comfortable environment for homework.
  • By setting aside a regular time and place for homework.
  • By establishing a routine in so far as it is possible.
  • By checking that homework is being done.
  • By checking the journal on a daily basis.

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  • Our School
    • Board of Management >
      • Board of Management
    • School News
    • Guidance >
      • Guidance Website
      • Guidance Policy
    • Extension and Refurbishment
  • For Teachers
    • Teacher Login
  • Policies
    • Admissions Policy
    • Anti Bullying Policy
    • Code of Behaviour Policy
    • Child Protection Policy
    • Covid-19
    • Critical Incident Policy
    • Data Protection Policy
    • Digital Learning and AUP
    • Dignity in the Workplace
    • Guidance Policy
    • Garda Vetting Policy
    • Health and Safety Statement
    • Homework Policy
    • Special Education Needs Policy
    • Substance Use Policy
    • Suspension and Expulsion Policy
    • Transition Year Policy
    • Trips and Tours Policy
    • Whole School Wellbeing Policy
  • For Parents
    • Parent-Teacher Meetings
    • Parents' Association
    • Board of Management
    • Transition Year >
      • Transition Year
      • TY Calendar
    • Parents Information (Info Evenings and CBAs)
    • Parent Login
    • Curriculum 2019/2020
    • Whole School Evaluation 2015
    • Booklist 2021/2022
    • School Uniform 2021/2022
    • Academic Calendar 2021/2022
  • For Students
    • Extracurricular
    • Student Council
  • Contact