Homework
Homework
Homework is an important part of teaching and learning at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. Students from years 7-13 are set homework weekly from their subjects in line with the below. All homework set will be posted on the MCAS application.
If students do not complete their homework by the due date, they will be issued with a homework detention. Homework detentions take place on Thursday’s after school
Key Stage 3 (Years 7,8 & 9)
Homework will be issued every Wednesday and is expected to be submitted by the following Tuesday by 11:59 pm.
Approximately eight pieces of homework will be set per week.
KS3 Subjects with one/two lessons a week will be set one homework weekly.
KS3 Subjects with three or more lessons a week will be set two pieces of homework weekly.
The amount of time required for each homework will vary from 30 minutes to 60 minutes meaning KS3 students should spend between 4-5 hours per week on homework.
At Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11)
Homework is set each week for KS4. Subject specific deadlines will be posted on the MCAS application. Homework detentions will be issued when homework is missed.
In Year 10 and 11 subjects with two lessons a week will set one homework weekly.
In Year 10 and 11 subjects with three or more lessons a week will set two pieces of homework weekly.
Year 10 students will have approximately ten pieces of homework a week which should take 8-10 hours to complete.
Year 11 should build up to three hours each evening towards the end of the GCSE courses.
At Key Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13)
There should be approximately 3-5 hours directed homework per subject per week.
Individual private study is also heavily encouraged, and it is recommended that students do at least four hours private study per subject each week.
Homework platforms
Below are links to homework platforms which are used across subjects:
Bedrock is an engaging platform used by English that promotes literacy skills development
All students have been provided with their unique username and password. If they need the information again, they can ask their English teacher for the details.
Sparx provides an online platform for personalised learning in Mathematics, which is designed to help your child with their studies in mathematics.
For new users to Sparx Maths, students should:
• Go to the Sparx website: https://www.sparxmaths.uk
• Select school name – Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
• Click on ‘NEW USER’ at the bottom of the page and enter first name and date of birth.
• Write down the username in a safe place.
• Create a new password and ensure it is something memorable.
For students who have used it before and have their username/password, students should:
• Click on “Login” on the top right corner.
• Then click “Student Login”.
• Type in your username and password when prompted.
Seneca is an online learning platform used in a variety of subjects. To login to Seneca students should:
• Go to the Seneca login webpage: https://app.senecalearning.com/login
• Use their email address (above), NOT their school login.
• Click on the password to be reset.
• Go to school email by logging into to Office 365, using school login above (not email address).
• Reset password.
• Go back to site and login using new password.
Languagenut enables pupils to reinforce their vocabulary, whilst simultaneously practising the four key skills of Modern Foreign Language learning: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
All students have been provided with their unique username and password. If they need the information again, they can ask their Languages teacher for the details.
Uplearn (KS5 Maths and Social Science)
If students have any issues with accessing homework/platforms, students need to speak with their subject teachers before the homework due date. Alternatively, you can send an email info@harriscrystalpalace.org.uk ‘FAO’ of your child’s form tutor to get support with this.
Remote learning
If your child needs to study from home in exceptional circumstances, we have clear procedures in place to ensure their learning continues with minimal disruption.
Drawing on our extensive experience with remote education, we know how to make it effective and engaging for students. Should the need arise, we’ll ensure that both you and your child receive the support and resources necessary to make learning from home a success.
