Key stage 3

KS3 Homework Projects

Each half-term students will complete a homework project for a different subject area. This will be an extensive piece of work and students will be expected to complete over 5 to 6 weeks. Students will hand in their completed project at the end and receive a stamp in their planner to show that they have been successful in completing their project and meeting a deadline. Students will receive homework from their other subjects as normal. The purpose of the Key Stage 3 project is to encourage students to become independent learners and will train them to meet deadlines in preparation for Key Stage 4.

Subject Homeworks

It is expected that students will receive regular homework from each of their subject teachers. Students are required to record their homework in their homework planner, and should ask their parents to sign their planner once a week.

Homework Support for Students

There are a variety of ways in which KS3 students can access help with their homework:

• Homework club in the KS3 Success unit every evening (15.30-17.00) with Ms Koralek and Mr Riley (Wednesdays for Year 9 only).
• Subject teachers can be visited during breaktimes or before/after school.
• LSU Homework club (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Open to students studying who have been invited to attend by members of staff.
• Science homework drop-in club (Thursdays 15.45-16.15). Open to all.
• Students can also visit the library during opening hours to access support materials.