Late/Makeup Work

Late Work Policy

In order to continue to foster high expectations for our students, while focusing on learning outcomes, teachers have collaborated to address the issue of assignments not handed in.  In addition to providing extra help before and after school, as well as time during Flex in addition to class time to ensure that students have an opportunity to receive the necessary support to complete their assignments successfully, we believe an update to our Late Work Policy is needed.  Please note that this policy update neither changes nor negates the existing make-up work policy.  It is meant to address instances in which students are present in class and did not turn in their work. 

Schools will accept late work with no penalty to the student up to 7 days after the original due date or the end of the grading period, whichever comes first. A teacher may extend the late work acceptance deadline but may not reduce the time. The work, although submitted late, will not receive a point reduction. Assessments must be about mastery of content and if graded, the goal is to assess mastery, not behaviors. Work can be accepted late across grading periods by special exception and approval of the teacher and/or administrator.

Make-up Work Policy

In order to receive full credit for make-up work, all work must be submitted within five school days, immediately following the absence.  In cases of prolonged illness beyond five days, special consideration will be given.  It is the responsibility of the students, not the teachers, to arrange for make-up work.

• Work assigned before the absence or field trip will be due the day the student returns.

• Tests assigned before the absence will be taken on the scheduled test date or date arranged with the teacher.

• If a student misses a test or quiz while absent, on the first day back, arrangements should be made with the teacher to make up the assessment within five days.

• In general, work is made up before or after school in order not to miss more class time. Arrangements may also be made with the teacher to make-up assignments during support times such as Flex Time, tutoring times, and/or Extra Help lab.  Arrangements should be made with the teacher to complete this in a timely manner.

• Students must be absent at least three days before a request for make-up work to be picked up may be made.  Please make requests to the registrar via phone call at 355-6774 or email the guidance clerk (see website for email address). The call must be received by 8:30 A.M. to request make-up work. Make up work will be available in the front office by 3 PM. Teachers have the option of emailing make up work if they so choose. Students are encouraged to check teacher websites for assignments during any absence.