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[quote=Anonymous][quote]OP, seems like your DD doesn't actually know what to do in this situation and you need to help her figure it out. You can't punish someone into doing something if they don't know how.[/quote]

I suspect this is what's going on.  Your DD has dug herself into an academic hole and she doesn't know how to get out of it. My DS does the same thing.  In my DS' case, it's exacerbated by ADHD/anxiety - they aren't excuses but additional explanations for how he got where he is (this has been a recurring issue since 8th grade, he's now in 10th and it's getting, somewhat, better). We initially start by checking the online grade book once a week. We didn't used to 'care' what grades were as long as kids are doing their best. Homework, for us, in MS/HS is not optional.  We've seen that when homework is done, our kids consistently get A/Bs.  When homework is missing, no cell phone/video games until the homework is turned in and a grade recorded.  When grades fall to a C, no video games.  Any D/Fs, no cell phone/video games until grades are up.

When it appears my kid is in an academic hole, I have him email his teachers to find out what days he can stay after school with the teacher for assistance (or to re-take a test).  He does this for as long as it takes for his work to be completed and his grades to rise.

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