HOME-BASED ACADEMICS

HOMEWORK

The Board of Education acknowledges that homework is an important educational tool that can offer the student the opportunity for practice, preparation, and extension of studies outside the classroom setting. In order for homework to be effective, it must be properly planned with the quantity, frequency, and level of difficulty based upon the abilities, activities, and needs of the student. Homework should be consistently and clearly assigned, and the end product carefully evaluated by the teacher in a timely manner.

Recognizing the parents’ role of joint responsibility, the schools may offer parents suggestions to assist each student to develop the study habits necessary for homework completion. Nightly homework is to be expected in relation to a student’s grade level, course and program. Many teachers assign homework in advance, while others prefer to give daily assignments. Often teachers post homework assignments on their website eboards. The successful student regularly reviews materials at home, even when a specific assignment is not given in a particular subject area. Students and parents should be aware that incomplete homework might adversely affect both a student’s progress and course grade.

TUTORING

With reasonable effort and consistent attendance, a student should succeed in all school subjects. Upon parental request, however, the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services will furnish names of qualified tutors. All arrangements must be made directly between the parents and tutors. Teachers may not tutor pupils for remuneration whose promotion or course grade is directly their responsibility. Principals and teachers will offer consultation with tutors regarding the pupil’s abilities and achievement levels and provide information that will make tutoring more effective in those cases in which they deem tutoring advisable.

HOME INSTRUCTION

Students who are unable to attend school for a period of 10 or more consecutive school days due to illness or accident are eligible for home instruction when it is possible to supply such service. Parents who wish to apply for such home instruction should contact the principal if their child is attending elementary school. On the secondary level, parents should contact the student’s guidance counselor. A doctor’s statement that the child is well enough for such instruction and that the teacher’s health would not be endangered by a communicable disease is required as part of the application. The number of projected days the child will be absent from school must be stated. Home instruction is one hour per day at the elementary level; at the secondary level, five major courses are covered for two hours each per week.

NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS

All K-12 South Huntington students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for:

English Language Arts

• Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking for Information and Understanding
• Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking for Literary Response and Expression
• Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking for Critical Analysis and Evaluation
• Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking for Social Interaction

Mathematics, Science and Technology

• Engaging in Mathematical Analysis, Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design
• Managing Information Systems
  
• Understanding and Applying Mathematical Concepts and Principles
  
• Understanding and Applying Scientific Concepts and Principles
  
• Understanding and Applying Concepts of Principles of Technology
  
• Understanding and Applying Common Themes Across Mathematics, Science and Technology
  
• Understanding and Applying Computer Software for Research and Presentation of Reports
  
• Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving

Health Education, Physical Education and Home Economics

• Maintaining Personal Health and Fitness
  
• Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Environment
  
• Managing Personal and Community Resources

Languages Other Than English

• Communicating in a Language Other than English
  
• Attaining Cross-Cultural Understanding

The Arts

• Creating, Performing and Participating in The Arts
  
• Knowing and Using Art Materials and Resources
  
• Responding To and Analyzing Works of Art
  
• Understanding Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of The Arts

Social Studies

• Understanding the History of the United States and New York State
  
• Understanding World History
  
• Understanding the Geography of the World
  
• Understanding Economic Systems
  
• Understanding Civics, Citizenship and Government

Career Development and Occupational Studies

• Planning a Career
  
• Applying Academic Learning in Real World Situations
  
• Pursuing a Career Option