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Absentee work
By freckleface

At the beginning of the year I have parents fill out a form that asks how they want their child to make up their work when absent. They can choose to have it sent home with neighbor, relative, friend, etc., pick it up in
the office, or do it when they return. Most choose to have it sent home with someone. I have a form then that I fill out with what they need to do, I pack up the papers and books and I have cloth tote bags that they know are the homework bags. If they choose to do it when they return, then they have to stay in and do it and take home home whatever isn't finished. If it's something big and

important I make sure we bring them up to speed during class. Experiments, in class projects (the fun stuff!) they just miss. Makeup tests are always given at school during my free time or recess.

Vacation absenteeism is different. I give them some of what they will be missing. The rest has to be made up when they come back, either at school or at home. :s)