Absent student system

Dana Niblett on Instagram: "Over the years, I have implemented several systems and procedures that have helped make my “teacher life” easier. One of those procedures are these absent trays. When students are absent, I write their names in any worksheets that I handed out that day and put them in these absent drawer (organized by class period). Students know that the procedures for getting make up work after an absence are as follows: ✅ Check Google Classroom ✅ Check the absent drawer…

It’s the dreaded question, “What did I miss while I was out?” For years, I was guilty of simply excusing assignments because I couldn’t keep up with the missing and absent work. But, I realized there were valuable assignments students were missing out on (or that they really needed to complete, like exams). After a while, I found a system to organize student absent work that wasn’t overwhelming or chaotic. Students come in, grab what they need, complete it and turn it in! Managing it is so…

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Students being absent and trying to keep up with make-up work can be a NEVER-ENDING BATTLE! I know I tried something new each year in the classroom, and every year felt like another disaster. Finding time for consistency, making sure students get the work, and keeping track of who is where and when was nearly...Read More

If you are like me, having an absent student was almost a daily experience. For some reason or another at least one student is gone practically every single day. So now while I am in the middle of attendance, grading, teaching, planning, and generally running around like a chicken with my head cut off, I now have to compile the papers for the day for each absent student. This didn't sound like very much fun to me so I created Absent Folders.

How do you organize student absent work in your classroom? In this blog post, I'm sharing all about my system that's been working for years.

If you are struggling to keep up with dates that students were absent and what work the need to make up, this absent work management system is just what you need! The "What did I miss?" system is perfect for middle and high school students. It encourages students to take ownership by providing them a means to find out what the class worked on while they were absent, without you hearing the dreaded question..."Did I miss anything when I was gone?"

Manage student absences with the absent buddy system. A great classroom management idea. Check out this blog post.

This absent work form is an easy way to get students caught up with missed assignments! If you have more than one student absent - just make copies! Available in my TPT store: Teachr to the Heart with Kama