Remediation

While it is expected that all students will complete all assignments, I have been teaching long enough to realize that's not always going to be the case.  Two years ago, W-L School Board members implemented a specific policy regarding students receiving zeroes in the gradebook.  Their view was that student's who failed to turn in an assignment still needed to complete the work.  Therefore, all W-L students who have missing assignments that aren't immediately made up are assigned a "remediation" time where the student is given time to complete the missing assignment for up to 64% of the points earned.  My remediations take place in the morning before school at 7:30.  I understand that transportation can be a hardship for some families, but as I made it clear to the students on the first day - if you can't attend a remediation before school, simply don't earn a remediation.  When a student is assigned a remediation, I will typically give them a slip that outlines the assignments that need completed with a space for a parent signature.  If a student makes the poor choice to skip a remediation, other consequences can occur - including earning a zero on the assignment.  Clearly, this is not a good plan for anyone involved.  Please take a moment to speak with your student about the importance of getting work turned in on time.  If you have specific questions, please let me know.  Thanks again for your support!