Beginning August 3, 2026, I will be using "The Zero Method."

I will enter the assignments for the week in Infinite Campus and immediately enter a ZERO for everyone - even though the assignment is not yet due.

Why are you doing this, Dr. Franks?!

Accountability and responsibility. You are in high school. It's time to act like it. You each have 7 classes to stay on top of for yourself only. I teach 5 courses, 2 pathways, and 150 students that I enter grades for. It is YOUR job to turn your work in on-time and earn your grade. It is NOT my job to chase you down for missing work. 

When will you update grades, Dr. Franks?

When the assignment is due/collected, the grade will be updated. If you fail to complete the assignment, there is nothing additional I need to do. It saves me time and puts you on notice in advance of what your grade will look like if you do not complete your assigned work.

Do you take late work, Dr. Franks?

Nope. I have a whole page on my website about late work. I will only update grades for students who have an EXCUSED absence.