Homework and Late Work
HOMEWORK AND LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY
Purpose and Student Responsibility
Homework is an important extension of high school learning, providing:
- Practice and drills that reinforce classroom learning.
- Opportunities for independent study, research, and creative thinking.
Students are responsible for **all assignments**, including work missed due to absences.
Late Work and Grading Consequences
Definition of Late Work:
Assignments not submitted by the due date are considered "late work." This includes class work, projects, homework, discussions, questioning, and other activities.
DEADLINE AND PENALTY:Students must turn in missing/late assignments/work within **five school days** from the original due date or as determined by the teacher, and a **penalty may be assigned** for work turned in after the due date.
IMMEDIATE GRADE IMPACT:When an assignment is not submitted by the due date, it is entered into the grade book as **“missing.”** “Missing” assignments are **automatically calculated into the average as a failing grade.**
Accountability and Communication
Although teachers will make every effort to communicate with students, it is ultimately the **responsibility of the student** to know which assignments need to be completed and turned in.
Crucial Impact: Missing assignments greatly impact a student’s average and could result in the student losing the privilege to attend clubs during Eagle Impact, affect athletic eligibility/participation, etc.
Students will be allowed time to check PowerSchool weekly in classes, but all families are encouraged to develop a routine where students share grade updates with parents/guardians to provide that extra layer of support and accountability.