Late or Missed assignments
My class policy is "no late assignments", for any reason. I find that this is more fair to everyone then trying to decide which excuse merits exceptions. My students know that they can fax, email or have another student hand in their work, but if I don't have it by the beginning of class, it won't be accepted. My grades are also weighted so that missing one assignment won't have a huge affect on the student's grade, but multiple missed assignments will.
I like the phrase 'Your pay is your grade' so the student see a relation. They need to be formal with the work at school as it is their best way to prepare for work in the real world.
Hi All! I do not like late assignments either. My policy is to allow it in extreme circumstances (death, court etc)only and with consequences.
Every day the assignment is late they get a whole letter grade deducted until is no longer accepted.
I usually discuss these issues in lenghth at the beginning of the semester.
Hi Marlene,
I do the same thing in extenuating circumstances. As instructors, we must have a heart. Life happens, and at times we need to be understanding.
Patricia
I agree that "no late assignments". However I do allow students with extenuating circumstances to hand in their assignments late, i.e death in family. Even though I state this expectation the first day of class, I do take it case by case. I do not think its fair for those students who work hard to complete an assignment and turn it in on time should compete w/ a student who wants to make excuses for their lack of organization or time amanagement skills.
Hi Rebecca,
That's right, if class starts at 10:00 a.m. and a student turns in the assignment at 10:01 a.m. the assignment is considered late, simply because in the workplace this holds true.
Patricia
I do not like late assignments either and I also give penalties for late assignments. I put it on a scale. They get deducted so much each day and then are no longer accepted. The penalties are severe so that they think twice about it. They also count as late if they are not on my desk, e-mail, or faxed by the time class starts on the day they are due.
Policy is sound, with respect to analogizing the submission of class assignments and job assignments on-time in the real world, I have begun using the phrase: "in this class, your pay is your grade" ...
I would love to implement this policy, but the administration has discouraged me from this in the past which has only encouraged the students to be late on assignments and skip test days. They know they can go to administration and complain, and then they get what they want.
Hi Linn,
Yes it is late.
Patricia
Another good point to think about....If the deadline is 11:59 pm and the student posts at 12:10 am...is it late?
I do not accept late DBs as the point is for a class discussion and everyone is gone! If there is an emergency they may ask for an extension on a IP or submitted assignment but even if an extension is granted a penalty is assessed. In accounting you must work until the financials or payroll is completed!
I don't like late assignments, but they sometimes happen. They do get penalties for each day it is late. Just as in the work force, there are consequences to their own decisions that are made. It shouldn't ruin things for them if it's a one time deal.
One size does not fit all.
I accept late assignments, but there is late penalty for each day the assignment is late.
Even the IRS accepts late 1040's, but you will be paying a tax penalty along with it in the event you owe tax.
I agree with your policy. I also do not except late assignments. The assignments are due at the beginning of class. If the student is absent they can fax, e-mail, or have another student turn it in. This keeps me from having to decide who's excuse is valid or not
