Regent Review-- December 2016
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Dear Reggie...<br />
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Dear Reggie,<br />
What should I do if I’m marked absent in class but I was there?/ What should I do if<br />
I’m marked absent but I was just tardy?<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Absent Abby<br />
Dear Absent Abby,<br />
Every SLC office should have copies of attendance update forms available. All you need<br />
to do is pick one up and fill out the date and class period for which you were marked<br />
absent. Then, take it to the teacher who marked you absent and they will sign it and<br />
update it with whether you should have been marked present or tardy. Finally, take the<br />
signed sheet back to your SLC office and turn it in to have your attendance updated.<br />
This can be especially important for athletes, as athletes may have to sit out games or<br />
competitions for unexcused absences. So remember to clear up those unexcused absences!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Reggie<br />
What should I do if I need help in a class?<br />
- Struggling Sam<br />
Struggling Sam,<br />
After progress grades have been released, many students may find their grades aren’t<br />
what they hoped they’d be. The best way to get help is to talk to your teacher. They<br />
might have ways for you to make up missing assignments, give you extra credit opportunities,<br />
or help you find review materials for a test. If you’re unsure of how to ask<br />
your teacher, the easiest way is to send them an email or talk to them after class, and<br />
ask to meet with them at lunch, before school, or after school.<br />
If meeting with your teacher didn’t help, another way to get help is to go to the resource<br />
hall and request a tutor. If you have a study hall, there are always honor guard<br />
tutors in study hall who are there to help you with homework or prep for tests. If you<br />
don’t have a study hall, you can sign up for a peer tutor, which will<br />
be matched to you. Peer tutors are available in most subjects and<br />
can meet with you before school, after school, or at lunch. Remember,<br />
it’s not too late to get your grades up before finals!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Reggie