Makeup Work for Institute Classes

As we consider the Objective of the institute and begin drawing closer to the end of the semester, there is much we can do in behalf of students who do not quite have credit to complete the institute class(es) they are registered for. The policy manual provides the following criteria for makeup work:

“When makeup assignments are required, they should be given to bless and not punish the student. Specific assignments are determined by the teacher and should generally be related to the work missed. The assignments should be meaningful, reasonable, and individually suited to the needs and abilities of the student. Please be aware of the following:

• Attendance above the minimum requirement in one term may not be used as makeup work in another term.

• Students not meeting the attendance requirement and not completing the makeup work should not be given credit for the course.

• Teachers should take the initiative to work with students who have not yet received credit to assist them in completing the course.

• Students are permitted to do makeup work during the years they are enrolled in secondary education and up to one year after completing their secondary education.”

Thank you for taking the time to talk to your students who need a little help and encouragement to complete the class they are enrolled in. You may need to create some makeup plans for them. You probably have some questions about how to administer makeup work; lets talk about those in our next inservice meeting on Thursday evening.

Really and truly, it is our purpose to help our students understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare them, their families and others for eternal life with our Father in Heaven; and what a blessed purpose it is! This purpose is fulfilled even in helping your students complete their institute class.