1. When Absent From School
Study Skills
When Absent From School

2. Email Teacher Email the teachers you would have today.
First thing that morning or, the night before if you know already you will miss class.
Ask for today’s assignment and/or handouts, and ask if there are any lecture notes that can be sent to you.
Ask if there are any assignments due when you return.
Some teachers may have a web page that will have all that available already.

3. Call a friend in that class
If you don’t hear from the teacher – maybe they are absent also or got your too late to respond…
Even when you do get the assignment from the teacher or website, talking it over with another student from class may give you a better understanding

4. When you return
Talk to the teacher the day your return to class – don’t wait a few days.
Ask any questions and turn work in that morning before class or just before class begins.
If the teacher is busy at that moment, wait and ask again during a “non-teaching” moment. Be persistent – it’s your grade. The teacher may be very busy with today’s lesson, but it’s your responsibility to see it gets done.

5. Be Prepared
Be prepared when you come back to school. Have your missing work finished and organized in your binder so it’s easy to find.
Bring a sack lunch that day incase you need to make up a quiz or test during lunch or after school.
REMEMBER – keep on top of all assignments or you may get too far behind.