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28work habits and attitudes that are necessary for progress toward meeting academicgoals.5. At the secondary level, homework that constitutes practice should not be factored intoa student's grade, but should be used to provide students with feedback on theirprogress toward meeting academic goals. Homework that constitutes a formativeassessment may be factored into a student's grade, but should be weightedproportionally to the summative assessment to which it leads. Homeworkassignments that constituent part or all of a summative assessment should be factored intoa student's grade. Teachers shall provide the appropriate supports and sufficient time topromote homework assignments that are proportional to other assignments and courserequirements, and that penalties associated with missing or late assignments are notexcessive and do not create a disincentive to learn.Role of School Administrators1 School Administrators communicate the district’s policies and regulations to staff andparents.2 The school Principal is responsible for overseeing the coordination of homeworkassignments among staff members so that demands on a student are maintained at areasonable level across a week and a school year.