What do you want me to do about it? Procedures for Absent and Late Work

There are always going to be students that are absent, turn in late work or have questions about their grade on an assignment. The question that teachers always think when they are asked questions are “What do you want me to do about it?” This is the system that I plan on using to help with these issues and to empower students to find out what is required of them on their one.

WORK BINDER: Each subject will have a Work Binder with a brief description of what was done in class and the assignment. This will be updated daily  at the end of the day, depending on the students the updating may be assigned out to a class leader and a copy of any notes may be included when applicable written by the students.  The Idea is that students will know where to find out what they are missing instead of lining up at the teacher’s desk.

LATE /ABSENT /CNTENDING CARD:  When a student has any late work they will be required to fill out a Late /Absent / Contending Card and attach it to their work. This card will answer the questions teachers have concerning late work by asking the fooling question; was it just late, or absent? ; When was the assignment due, and when did you turn it in? This cared is also designed to address any questions or contending a grade given to the students assignment.  There is also space provided for comments or concerns, or questions about their grade.  Here is an example it should only take a quarter of a page or less:

What do you want me to do about it?

Circle one:
 LATE / ABSENT / CONTENDING

Due Date_________________________

Today’s Date______________________

Comment/ Concerns / Questions: _____

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

This should be explained during the first day of class and again when the first assignment is given depending on the grade level more reminders may be needed.