Make-up Assignments due to Absence
- Excused vs. Unexcused absences
- Policies differentiate between excused absences (e.g., illness, family emergency) and unexcused absences (e.g., truancy). See
Topic 4-04-2 on 'Absences with Acceptable Excuse')
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Timeframe for make-up work
- A common timeframe is one day per day of absence, but this can vary. For example, if a student misses two days, they might have two days to make up the work. Some policies may have a maximum time limit, such as one week from the last day of absence.
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Type of work
- Make-up work typically includes all missed assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects.
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Teacher's discretion
- Teachers may have some discretion in determining what constitutes "reasonable" make-up work or whether to grant make-up opportunities for unexcused absences.
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Consequences for not completing make-up work
- Failure to complete make-up work within the allotted time may result in a reduced grade, zero on the assignment, or other academic penalties.
