Homework counts 5% of the student's average in an honors course. Homework counts 20% of the student's average in a non-honors course. Homework is just based on effort. Every child should have a 100 homework average if he or she simply attempts to do every problem. Work should also be shown for homework. Check out my calendar for test dates. Freshmen who received an F on their report card will be required to stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursday from 3 until 4:00 for tutoring.