Plan Ahead
What is the first thing you should do when you know you'll be absent in advance?
Let your teacher know as soon as possible.
Who should you inform first about your upcoming absence?
Your teacher.
What’s one thing you can do the night before returning to school to stay organized?
Pack your bag with completed work and check your schedule.
What’s the first thing you should do when you return to school after an absence?
Check in with your teacher about missed work.
True or False: You should wait until the last minute to tell your teacher about an upcoming absence.
False.
Name one tool or app you can use to track assignments and due dates before your absence.
A planner, Google Calendar, or Google Classroom.
What’s a polite way to ask for missed work from a teacher?
“Could you please share what I’ll need to complete while I’m away?”
How can keeping a “To-Do List” help when you’re catching up after an absence?
It ensures you don’t forget important tasks or deadlines.
Name one way to review lessons you missed while you were absent.
Borrow notes from a classmate or review online resources.
True or False: It’s okay to skip doing assignments missed during your absence.
False.
Why is it important to check your class schedule before your absence?
To identify upcoming assignments, tests, or projects you might miss.
What can you do if you don’t understand an assignment after returning from your absence?
At an appropriate time, politely ask the teacher for clarification or extra help.
Where should you keep handouts or assignments given to you before your absence?
In a specific folder or section of your binder to stay organized.
Why is it important to complete missed work as soon as possible after an absence?
To avoid falling further behind.
True or False: Writing an email to your teacher is a good way to communicate about your absence.
True.
If your absence coincides with a group project, what should you do?
Communicate with your group and make arrangements to contribute your part early or remotely.
Name two people you could ask for help catching up after an absence.
A classmate and your teacher.
What’s one way to stay on top of long-term projects while you’re absent?
Set reminders and dedicate time to work on them while you're away.
If you missed a test, what should you do?
Ask your teacher about a make-up date.
True or False: Asking a classmate for missed notes is a helpful strategy.
True.
What could you ask your teacher for to help stay on track before a planned absence?
Copies of class materials, notes, or permission to complete assignments early.
Why is it important to send an email or message to your teacher if you're unexpectedly absent?
To explain the reason and ask for guidance on missed work.
Why is it helpful to use color-coding for organizing schoolwork before and after an absence?
It helps quickly identify priority tasks and subject materials.
What’s one way to make sure you fully understand the material you missed?
Attend extra help sessions or watch educational videos on the topic.
True or False: You should ignore work that doesn’t have a grade because it’s not important.
False.