Absences & Attendance
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According to the course syllabus, where should you be and what should you be doing when the bell rings?
Be in your seat and prepared to work when the bell rings.
According to the secondary late work policy, what percent credit is given for one day late?
One day late = 80% credit.
Where should students return completed paper assignments in this class?
Put completed paper assignments in the tray on the wall labeled "CCR"
Where is bell work shown and when is the week’s bell work due?
Bell work is posted on the board at the start of class. The week’s bell-work questions are due every Friday.
If a student returns after an absence and has a doctor’s note, how will the day they return be counted?
If returning with a doctor’s note, the student will be counted present in the class period that is in session at the time of return.
List two classroom expectations from the syllabus about how to treat others and resources.
Treat classmates, teachers, and classroom resources with kindness and respect; follow classroom procedures.
What happens to an assignment that is more than one day late but within two weeks?
More than one day up to two weeks late = 60% credit.
If you need a pencil during class, where can you get one?
Use the pencil dispenser on the table under the bulletin board.
What is the required file-naming format for digital submissions?
Use AssignmentTitle_LastName (e.g., Resume_Smith). If two students share a last name, use AssignmentTitle_FirstNameLastInitial (e.g., Resume_JordanS). Points will be deducted for incorrect file names.
What must a parent do by 3:00 p.m. on the day of an absence to help the absence be excused?
Parents must call the school before 3:00 p.m. the day of the absence or provide a note the day the student returns.
What does the syllabus say about food or drinks in the computer lab?
No food or drinks are permitted in the computer lab.
After two weeks late in upper middle/high school, what grade does the student receive?
After two weeks late = 0 (zero).
Where are spare pens kept for student use?
In the cup with pens on the table under the bulletin board.
What must you do after uploading a file to Google Classroom so it is officially timestamped?
Click Turn In (or Mark Done). If you upload but do not click Turn In, the submission is considered LATE.
For a student to participate in a game or extracurricular the same day, how many class periods must they attend?
Students must be in school for at least four (4) periods that day to participate, unless they have a doctor's note or principal approval. Review this closely for accuracy, especially in math, as AI may have limitations.
Which form must a student complete for a grade dispute or certain late submissions?
Students must complete a grade correction form for grade disputes or late submissions.
How many class days does a student have to make up work for each day they were absent (secondary rule)?
Students have one class day to make up work for each class day they were absent, unless the work had a pre-assigned due date.
How should you label a paper you place in the course tray so the teacher knows it’s yours?
Label with full name, class period, and assignment title. Attach required late-work/grade-correction form if needed.
Name three specific excused absence reasons listed in the handbook.
Examples: student illness (doctor's note), death/serious illness in immediate family, medical appointments, military-related visitation/active duty events, pregnancy/parenting-related absences. Review this closely for accuracy, especially in math, as AI may have limitations.
What is the course purpose?
Prepares students for postsecondary success—career/college/military/financial/workplace/digital literacy—and helps build a professional portfolio and personalized plan.
Give two differences between elementary and high school make-up/late work rules.
Elementary: teacher grants makeup time and late make-up may receive up to 80% credit. High school: students are responsible for arranging make-up work and face stricter penalties (80% one day late; 60% up to two weeks; 0 after two weeks).
Describe the proper process for turning in late work physically and digitally.
Physical: place paper in CCR — Turn In Here tray and attach any required late-work/grade-correction form. Digital: upload to Google Classroom, name file as AssignmentTitle_LastName (or AssignmentTitle_FirstNameLastInitial if needed), then click Turn In — files are timestamped only when you click Turn In. If you upload but do NOT click Turn In, the submission will be considered LATE. Notify the teacher immediately if Turn In fails.