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[quote=Anonymous]It sounds like your son has learned a useful lesson in what would have been a harmless way. Now he knows what the teacher assumed he already knew (and which was probably in the materials he has received, that the grade Z means that it hasn't been received and can still be turned in before the deadline, but will revert to 0 if not turned it. This is something your son needs to know. Not necessarily something you need to know. We prefer to let our son be in charge of checking on Edline. He also has major issues with self-advocating (won't make eye contact with others, won't go in for help.) But this feels like the time I should be hands off on this, so he will learn to speak up for himself. If I start managing and interfering, it diminishes him in his own eyes and the teacher's, and also keeps him from growing. Grades don't matter in sixth grade. Let those things be learning opportunities. By interfering you also are giving him the message that one slip up is a really, really big deal, which will increase his anxiety.
   I'm not trying to be harsh, but just to encourage you to try staying handsoff. Tell him you will no longer check edline, and that he's in charge, and then follow through. Don't jump in the first time there is a mistake. Wait a year and see how he does.  [/quote]

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