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Homework Schedule

General points regarding homework and learning outside of the classroom:

  • Homework will typically last for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Teachers should set homework tasks with a minimum 3-day completion window allow students time to manage their time effectively.
  • Homework should either support current learning through review, extension or exam practice or it should consolidate prior learning taught earlier in the curriculum.
  • Homework detentions are issued to students in Years 7 & 8 for non-completion of homework tasks. The detention will be given on the day that the homework was due to be collected. Homework concerns in Years 9 to 11 will be addressed by individual departments.

Ormskirk School Homework Timetable

 

Key Stage 3 Year 7-9

 

KS3

  

Lit

Eng

Ma

Sci

MFL

Gg

Hi

RE

ICT

Tech

Art

Mu

Dra

PE

Frequency per fortnight

7

*

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

None

**

***

None

None

None

8

*

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

None

**

***

None

None

None

9

  

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

**

***

None

None

None

Notes

Highlighted

Year 7 will only have homework in these subjects in the first half term in order to support pupils’ transition from Year 6 to Year 7.

Maths

2 homework tasks per fortnight is a minimum. Additional tasks may be set based on the learning experiences in the classroom.

History/RE/ICT

There will be one ‘Extended Learning’ task per term. Teachers will check pupil progress on these tasks on several occasions throughout the term. These ‘check points’ will be recorded on the homework calendar

*Literacy

Reading will be set each week based on the Accelerated Reader scheme.

**Technology

Two homework tasks will be set per rotation of the subjects. A rotation usually takes place over a period of 10 weeks.

 

*** Art

One ‘Extended Learning’ task per year. The Year 7 task will be set in the first term. Year 8 & 9 will be set their task in the summer term. There will be optional homework throughout the year for students who are enthusiastic about art. Also additional homework tasks may be set to assist the learning in lesson e.g. bring in a photo you have taken.

 

Key Stage 4 Year 10 & 11

 

KS4

Year

Eng

Ma

Sc

RE

Option Subjects

Frequency per fortnight

10 & 11

2

2

2

2

On average 2 per fortnight. However, due to the specific requirements of different GCSE and BTEC subjects, individual departments will set appropriate tasks for their subjects in a timely manner.

Notes

Maths
English

2 homework tasks per fortnight is a minimum. Additional tasks may be set based on the learning experiences in the classroom.

 

Accessing homework via Class Charts

Class Charts is the application used to record the setting and student completion of homework. When you log into Class Charts you will be able to see this information along with the details of any upcoming homework tasks.

The following link will take you to a guide on how to access Class Charts:

http://www.edukey.co.uk/static/quickstart_guides/Quick_start_for_parents.pdf