Class Absence / Make Ups / Late Work Penalty Policy

1. You are responsible for completing all class work and homework assigned during your absence. You must have it made up by the day after you return from absence unless Mr. Ruppert agrees otherwise. Never assume you will be granted an extension. AGAIN, MAXIMIZE YOUR USE OF THE RESOURCES ON THE CLASS WEBSITE WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT. EVEN IF YOU “DON’T HAVE” YOUR TEXT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO STAY UP TO DATE.

2. Missed tests/quizzes (due to absence) must generally be made up within the first three flex periods where Mr. Ruppert is available after your return from absence (or after school if available). Make arrangements to make up missed tests/quizzes IMMEDIATELY upon your return. It is not my duty to remind you. If you try to “duck” the makeup you will receive a zero.

3. If you are absent on the day(s) before a test/quiz, and are in school on the day the test/quiz is administered, assume that you must take the test/quiz as regularly scheduled, unless specific arrangements have been made with Mr. Ruppert in advance of class. “I did not have my textbook at home” is NOT an acceptable excuse. Again, resources such as chapter test study guides will be made available online.

4. If you are in school and skip a test or quiz, you will receive a grade of “0” (guidance appointments can generally be rescheduled without difficulty)

5. If you are in school but miss American History 8 for legitimate reason, you are expected to see me sometime later in the day for a homework check / to get new assignments.

6. You will receive no credit for textbook based nightly homework packet directed readings that are completed late. Three missed homework assignments (three blue sheets) will result in parent notification. Standard lateness penalty for all other assignments (portfolio assignments, projects, etc.) is 10% for one day late and 10% for each additional day late beyond the first. In any case, a LATE ASSIGNMENT SHEET signed by a parent must be handed in with the late assignment for any credit to be received on non-homework assignments (projects, papers, etc.).