HEALTH SERVICES ( continued ) Screenings
School nurses provide the following mandated screenings for students in the following grades .
Vision |
Students in Grades K-1 , 3-5 |
Hearing |
Students in Grades K-1 , 3-5 |
Scoliosis |
Females in Grades 5 , 7 and Males in Grade 9 |
HOMEWORK
The purpose of homework is to reinforce and enhance the curriculum ; it is assigned to help the student become more self-reliant , learn to work independently , improve study skills , reinforce and expand upon course content . Therefore , it is the policy of the Enfield Board of Education to require the assignment of homework on a routine basis and to have such homework considered in grading the student .
It is the teacher ’ s responsibility to properly design , plan , review , and evaluate homework in a timely manner . Such homework shall be carefully planned to achieve and enhance the curriculum goals and shall have a sound educational purpose . It is the student ’ s responsibility to submit homework on time and according to the specifications established by the teacher .
Homework assignments also afford parents and / or guardians a way to acquaint themselves with the school program and their child ’ s educational progress . Educators believe that parents and / or guardians have a positive impact on their child ’ s learning when they discuss homework and course work with them . This can be accomplished through a periodic review of homework by parents and / or guardians .
In addition , parents and / or guardians can assist by : 1 . Providing a quiet place for study and homework 2 . Encouraging the student to use a daily assignment notebook 3 . Asking students daily about their homework assignments 4 . Contacting the school to obtain current assignments when a student is ill
5 . Contacting the teacher if they sense that their child is not completing or is having difficulties with homework assignments .
Each grade level / department shall establish standard homework regulations that will be subject to review and approval by the building principal .
Refer to Policy # 6154 for more information
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