Make-Up Work Policy

Students are responsible for obtaining and completing all assignments missed due to an absence. In accordance with the Polk County Public Schools Student Progression Plan, students will have no fewer than the number of days absent plus two (2) school days to complete and submit missed work for credit. For example, a student who is absent for two (2) school days will have four (4) school days after returning to school to submit make-up work for credit.
 
To receive credit for make-up work, students must provide appropriate documentation to excuse the absence, such as a parent note or doctor's note, within the make-up work window (number of days absent plus two). 
 
Consistent with district attendance policy, students may make up work for the first three (3) unexcused absences each semester. After three (3) unexcused absences, missed assignments resulting from additional unexcused absences will receive a grade of zero. Absences that are excused because a note was presented after the make-up work window (number of days plus two) are not eligible to receive credit. 
 
It is the student's responsibility to contact the teacher, and obtain any missed assignments, notes, or classroom materials immediately upon returning to school from an absence. Timely communication and submission of required attendance documentation will help ensure eligibility for make-up work credit in the gradebook.