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DO YOU KNOW ABOUT STUY’S “VACATION HOMEWORK POLICY”? In Spring 2007, the SLT, in conjunction with Mr. Teitel and the APs of the various departments at Stuyvesant, initiated a Vacation Homework Policy. As various holidays will be upon us all too soon, we would like to remind parents and students about this policy, especially our new Freshman families. Any glitches that occur in the homework policy should be reported to the AP for the appropriate department or to Mr. Teitel, who has promised to work with the students to ensure the success of this policy. Stuyvesant HS Vacation Homework Policy School vacations are intended to provide an opportunity for students and teachers alike to rest, recharge and spend time with their families. To honor this goal, all Stuyvesant teachers should follow these guidelines: - Teachers should assign no more written homework than is necessary for the review and retention of prior learning.
- Projects and other lengthy assignments may be given as long as students are provided ample time before and after the vacation to complete them.
- As many families travel over vacations, no assignment may be given that requires students to visit a particular site in New York City.
- Teachers are not required to assign vacation homework.
Because no single set of guidelines can address all the types of work that Stuyvesant teachers assign, the language of this policy is deliberately open-ended. We understand that each department, class, and assignment is unique. We trust and expect, though, that all Stuyvesant teachers will honor the spirit of this policy when assigning vacation homework.
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