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Page 11 <br /> Mashpee School Committee <br /> Minutes-Regular Meeting <br /> October 2, 1996 <br /> VII. 7.3 Homework Policy IKB <br /> Specifically <br /> A si Pursuant to the request of the School Committee,Dr. DeMoura <br /> Unfinished commented on the IKB, IKE, and IIBH Policies. It was noted that <br /> Business the three policies were forwarded to all teachers, and at this time, only <br /> (continued) one response was received. <br /> It was noted that Dr.DeMoura received additional communication from <br /> Kim Costello with regards to the IKB Homework Policy. Mrs. Costello <br /> stated that homework at the kindergarten level should be the discretion of <br /> the teacher. <br /> Dr.DeMoura indicated that all homework should be developmentally <br /> appropriate. Kindergarten is an important grade, and is the beginning of <br /> a child's school experience. Standard K policy recommends that all <br /> parents read to their children twenty minutes per day. <br /> Discussion followed with respect to homework. Mrs. Mills stated that <br /> many parents are anxious to participate in their child's homework and <br /> school activities. As curriculum changes, we should extend the information <br /> to parents as they are an important learning reinforcement mechanism for <br /> our students. <br /> Ms. Cook added that an overview of curriculum should be introduced <br /> at open house. Teachers should reiterate to the parent to be consistent. <br /> It is important to realize that related activities can count as homework, and <br /> homework assignments should not be given as busy work or as disciplinary <br /> assignments. <br /> Mrs. Lynch, and Mr. Paxton agreed that extended weekend homework <br /> opposed to daily assignment tasks as presented in the previous policy <br /> is a preferred option that warrants further review and consideration. <br /> To improve our students academically, homework should be considered <br /> as an extension of the classroom stated Dr. DeMoura who noted that the <br /> previous policy did not contain any provisions for any level above Grade 8. <br /> Dr.DeMoura requested to continue the homework policy for the high <br /> school level at this time. *Approved. <br /> Chairman Paxton requested to defer the acceptance to the IKB Homework <br /> Policy until further review. Agenda item, next month. <br />