Homework at Alhuda Academy is assigned for one of three reasons:

• To preview information;
• To review information;
• To extend understanding.

The following time allowances will serve as a guideline. They have been calculated to serve as an average amount of time spent doing homework per night. These times are not all inclusive, as some students work faster than average. However the faculty at Alhuda Academy strives to seek a balance between homework and home life. These times have been compared with other private and public schools in the area.

These suggested average times do not include long-term assignments such as studying for tests, preparing for Religion or Science Fair projects, etc. for which time should be budgeted over a long period of time. Also these times do not include basic daily review of Quran and math multiplication tables. Alhuda Academy encourages all of its' students to love reading and suggests reading daily for personal enjoyment as time allows. Homework should be done in a quiet, well lit, supervised environment. Please be sure that your child can succeed by providing them with an area free of distractions such as television. While a parent may advise a student on a topic when they need help, they should not provide excessive assistance to them in the actual work.

Mandatory for grades two and up. The students will write down all homework in a school planner at the end of each period. Parents are required to check and sign this homework planner each night. This will allow for constant communication between parents and teachers to clarify any questions about assignments. Homeroom teachers will check planners daily.

Homework should be completed conscientiously. In order to clearly define the expectations of the teachers please read the following criteria. If any of the following are missing from an assignment, then 5% of the grade will be deducted from 100%, PER missing item.

• Heading:
  Students will head their assignments in this way;
  
  

Name:  _____________________  Subject:  _____________________    Date:  _____________________  Grade:  _____________________



• Writing Instruments:
  Pencil only for Math, Science Lab and all tests. Black or blue pens in all other subjects are allowed. No colored gel pens please. Listen for specific teacher directions in class as well; this may vary slightly according to assignment.
• Neatness:
  Assignments must be written clearly, legibly and neatly. If the teacher cannot read the assignment, it will not be graded. No frayed paper edges accepted. Math homework must show work.
  
• Late Homework: (not due to absence)
  1 day late  = -  5%
  2 days late = - 10%
  3 days late = - 15%