Homework commences at Junior Infants. No child up to 4th class is to receive more than one hour of homework at night.
Jun/Sen Infants | 10 mins. |
1st. Class | 20 mins. |
2nd. Class | 30 mins. |
3rd. Class | 35 mins. |
4th. Class | 45 mins. |
5th. Class | 1 hour |
6th. Class | 1 hour |
A homework notebook is to be used in all classes from Rang 1 up. Homework to be signed nightly by parent.
Reporting – Records
1. Frequency – once at end of school year.
Date of issue should not be day of holidays. Reports posted home in S.A.E.
2. Content:
(a) Simple, meaningful to parents, truthful, subjects should be mentioned.
(b) Academic progress, social development/behaviour, advice to parents.
3. All staff should understand rating system, and should apply it consistently.
4. Reports should be followed up – appointments with parents.
5. A progress report on each pupil to be filled in at the end of each school term.