Children learn best about better behavior when they are rewarded for good behavior and provided consequences for incorrect behavior. This reward and consequence system is most effective when consistent. Consistency means that all staff make a constant effort to commend good behavior and to provide appropriate consequences for poor behavior. Consistency also means that parents support and, at times, supplement the school's discipline plan. Homework Policy Homework is given by all teachers.
Some teachers allow students to begin homework in class if time permits.
There is no school-wide homework policy. Individual teachers may request to attend conferences or workshops, and these are given priority based on either their alignment with the school improvement plan or a designated area of personal development identified in the teacher evaluation process. Teachers at Murdock School have received training in specific subject areas such as Language Arts and Math as well as instructional strategies such as cooperative learning, peer coaching, classroom management and a variety of other skills and techniques. The number of computers, computer programs, and teachers utilizing computer instruction continues to be on the increase at Murdock. Staff members are realizing the full potential of computer technology in the classroom and its benefit to education.