Handbook

HOMEWORK

Every teacher has the freedom to assign homework as they see it as a crucial component of the school curriculum. It is expected that every student accomplishes their homework tasks on a daily basis. Homework can serve different purposes such as practice, drill, remedial support, or individual projects linked to school subjects.

Elementary students: Students with incomplete homework may be asked to complete homework during recess and/or snack time. If student has consistent problems with incomplete homework, the school administration may contact parents.

Secondary (6th – 12th):

Incomplete homework:

All Students are responsible to write down the homework assignments in a planner as they are given in class. Homework may not be listed in Jupiter Ed.

  1. All incomplete homework assignments will be entered into Jupiter Ed by the end of the week.
  2. First incomplete offense: Students may be assigned minimal extra work due on the teacher’s desk the next day along with incomplete
  3. Second incomplete offense: Student may be assigned extra work due on the teacher’s desk the next day along with incomplete homework.
  4. Third incomplete offense: Student will be sent to the office with incomplete The school will call parents and explain the consequences of homework offenses. Student must make-up any missed work.
  5. Fourth and continued incomplete offenses: Student will be given one detention each day homework is Student will be required to finish all incomplete homework and may be given extra homework to accomplish during an after-school detention. Detention will be held with the teacher who gave the detention from 2:45-3:30 the following day. Parents will be charged $10 per offense to cover the teacher’s time and extra tutoring for student. Student will be sent to aftercare if parent is late to pick up student from detention. A $5 fee per hour is charged for aftercare.

Incomplete Assessments

All quizzes, tests, and projects will be listed on Jupiter Ed with the due date. It is the student’s responsibility to be prepared for the assessment on the date that it is assigned.

If any assessments are left incomplete on the day they are assigned, a score of zero will be given. However, the grade can be updated after the assessment date when the assignment is completed as long as it is before the academic quarter ends. After this period, the zero grade will remain. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange a time to make up any missed assessments.

Tutoring

Summer and after-school tutoring is available for students at the rate of $15 per half-hour and $30 per hour. Please contact the school administration to set up an appointment if you would like your student to have an individual session. Weekly sessions can be scheduled.