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[quote=Anonymous]Background: I have a 6th grade boy in an Arlington middle school.

What is the expectation of a middle schooler to manage their own workload, assuming no extenuating circumstances (no IEP or 504)? Like if they have work due, do I need to be checking over his shoulder to make sure things were turned in? Assuming there is a test, can I assume he knows to study and review his work beforehand? If he isn't understanding something, checking in with the teacher or getting tutoring on the paper app? Is he doing the "optional" extra class work when he doesn't understand? If he gets a bad grade on an assessment, is he going back to see what he got wrong?

In the olden days, my school gave us paper planners, we were taught to write the assignments and manage our time. We got back paper that we would bring home and could review. Now it's all on Canvas and my son says he never has homework when I think he probably does. I check and he often has work turned in late or missing. I have no access to see anything that he's turned in or gotten back unless I take his iPad.

I feel like I'm missing some connection point and not getting the full picture. How do I help him manage his workload without micromanaging and nagging? It's obvious he isn't doing all of his work or is turning things in late. What is reasonable to expect from a 6th grade boy in terms of handling his workload?[/quote]

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