Late and Missing Assignment Policy

Ensuring Success Through Consistent Participation

Meeting deadlines is essential for students at Queensgate International School for university and life, requiring prompt assignment submission. Extensions can be negotiated with subject teachers due to commitments or circumstances. Teachers will support students with modified assignments or extensions in collaboration with the principal, and unnegotiated late/missed assignments will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to submit assignments on time. If an extension is needed due to school-related commitments, illness, or other circumstances, students must:

  • Request an extension from the subject teacher before the due date
  • Provide a valid reason for the extension request
  • Work with the teacher to establish a new deadline

Unnegotiated late or missed assignments will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the teacher and principal.

Teacher Responsibilities

Teachers are responsible for:

  • Informing students about assignment requirements, timeframes, and formats
  • Teaching time management, organization, and independent work skills
  • Viewing late submissions as a learning skills issue and providing appropriate support
  • Supporting students with modified assignments or extensions when appropriate

Encouraging Timely Submission

Teachers can help prevent late or missed assignments by:

  • Helping students develop time-management skills
  • Collaborating on a major assignment calendar
  • Planning assignments in stages
  • Maintaining communication with students/parents about due dates
  • Referring to student's IEP for accommodations
  • Providing alternative assignment forms
  • Encouraging assistive technology

Assisting Students

Ways to assist students with late or missing assignments:

  • Clarifying reasons for non-completion
  • Referring to the Student Success team
  • Considering legitimate reasons for missed deadlines
  • Setting up a student contract
  • Using counseling or peer tutoring
  • Holding teacher-student conferences
  • Providing alternative assignments/tests
  • Deducting marks for late assignments (up to full value)

Additional Support

Special considerations for:

  • English language learners
  • Students requiring special education services
  • Students working with a school team
  • First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students (involving Aboriginal counselors and extended family)
  • Understanding cultures, histories, and contexts of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students/parents

Importance of Timely Submission

Timely submission is crucial for academic success, future preparedness, developing time management and organizational skills, fostering responsibility and discipline, and preparing students for post-secondary education.