Homework Policy

Homework is not given to the learners here at GGS, but worksheets are given for the self-assessment of learners and to map it with the curriculum.
Listed below are the responsibilities of educators, learners and parents with regard to homework.

Educators will:

• Assign homework that is meaningful and useful to individuals
• Provide appropriate and timely response to all homework assignments.
• Provide a balance between long - range and short-term assignments
• Give assignments over weekends which are no longer than a daily assignment.
• Monitor long-term assignments in order to avoid last minute learner efforts,
• Give clear, concise directions; allow time for learner questions, consider availability of materials; provide legible worksheet.
• Inform parents of their role in supervising homework
• Ensure that learners who are absent, know how they may make-up homework.
• Monitor the effectiveness of homework as reflected in learner performance
• Ensure that homework is a relevant extension of work assigned in class.
• Ensure that all homework is corrected.

Learners will:

• Ask questions when necessary to clarify the assignment
• Follow a schedule and keep materials in order
• Hand in, on time, neat, accurate, and meaningful assignments,
• Plan time for completion of long-term assignments
• Complete homework assignment during absence

Parents will:

• Oversee that the homework gets completed
• Be available for the child in case there are any questions of how to go about completing an assignment.