Homework and Independent Study
HOMEWORK POLICY/MAKE-UP WORK
Most of the Lindero Canyon Middle School teachers post class homework and other class materials on their websites. This information may be accessed on the teachers' websites under the DEPARTMENTS tab. Click on DEPARTMENTS and then TEACHER DIRECTORY AND WEBSITES, selecting the appropriate teacher and their class link.
For absences of two days or less, students should contact classmates about missed assignments. Students may also access assignments on individual teachers' websites. On the third consecutive day of absence, students may request make-up work from the Counseling Secretary at 818-889-2134 ext. 232. Homework requests must be received by 8 A.M. in order to forward the request to the teachers before the start of school. Homework should be picked up in the Attendance Office after school. Students have the right to make-up work missed due to an excused absence. The make-up period shall be no less than the length of the absence plus one day.
Teachers have NO OBLIGATION to allow make-up work for unexcused or truant absences and days missed due to suspensions.
TRIPS
If a non-school related trip during school session is absolutely unavoidable, the parent/legal guardian should inform the Attendance Office at 818-889-2134 ext. 32229. The student should inform their teachers with a note from their parent/legal guardian, and discuss the work that will be missed during their ansence.
It should be noted: A trip is NOT an excused absence. It is up to the teacher to decide if he/she will provide or accept make-up work. If the trip is 5 days or longer, please see the Independent Study information below.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students who will be absent for an extended period of time (5 or more school days, up to 15 days) may be approved to participate in the short term Independent Study Program. The district can/will receive state funds for those days provided the student complies with the agreement. The student will be allowed to make up any missed quizzes or tests. The parent/legal guardian must request Independent Study in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the Counseling Secretary by emailing a letter to the Counseling Secretary/Registrar OR by dropping off a printed letter in the main office addressed to the Counseling Secretary. The letter should include: student, dates, location, and parent contact information.
Once the request for independent study has been approved, a contract will be sent by the Counseling Secretary through DocuSign to both the parent’s and student’s emails to be signed electronically. The student’s teachers will be informed of the contract. Prior to the absence, students should check in with their teachers before the planned absence to make sure they have clear direction on assignments and expectations. Our Lindero Canyon Middle School teachers use Google Classroom and post most assignments there. Students check Google Classroom and complete assignments daily while they are away.