E. Homework and Assessments

consult their teacher right away if they are considering a switch, and to work closely with their teacher to determine whether and when a switch should take place.

After the end of the first marking period of the fall semester, a student may not switch levels in a math course without conferring with the teacher, the department chair, and the Director of Studies.

The following policies outline what students can expect in terms of homework and assessments.

Homework Policy

As a general guideline, teachers assign 30 minutes of homework per class meeting in ninth grade courses and 40 minutes per class meeting in sophomore, junior and senior level courses. AP courses, however, may require more time of students in order to prepare them for the AP examination in May. If a student regularly requires more time to complete their homework than these general guidelines suggest, the student should see the teacher of the course to discuss support and learning strategies.

Tests, Quizzes and Major Assignments

Teachers give tests, quizzes, and major assignments at their discretion, and they are expected to give students adequate notice and information regarding subject matter and format. All scheduled tests, projects, essays, term papers, performances, and field trips will appear on a course’s Blackbaud page. As a rule, no more than two major assessments can be scheduled for any student on one day. In the event that a student has more than two major assessments in one day, the student should speak with the teachers and reschedule one of the assessments. When a religious holiday falls midweek, teachers will not assign homework or plan major assessments for the next day.

Extended Time Testing

Branson is happy to support fair and reasonable accommodations for students with documented learning differences. Frequently, such accommodations include giving students extra time on assessments. At the beginning of each academic year the Rand Center Coordinator will inform teachers about students with documented learning differences, as well as advise and collaborate with teachers on appropriate accommodations for those students. If a student wishes to take advantage of an extra time accommodation, it is their responsibility to make arrangements with the Rand Center and the classroom teacher at least 24 business hours