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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I didn’t realize some schools followed it and some didn’t.[/quote]

The issue is the parent population.

A teacher CAN give a zero for a missing assignment, but must document that the parent has been notified and responds that they know. If you teach at a school with responsive parents, you give zeros. If you teach at a school with non-responsive parents (include those gaming the system), you give 50% and move on with your day. With all the coverage we’re doing, who has time to try to contact a parent for the tenth time in a row. A parent who sees a Z grade and cares is going to contact you. [/quote]

Incorrect. 
Last year the parent had to respond. 
Current policy is 3 documented attempts at contact. 
If the parents don’t respond, tough luck. [/quote]

I can assure you I haven't had a single teacher reach out about any of my kids missing assignments and they've been set and left as 50%, unless they turn it in and then the grade gets replaced.[/quote]

That doesn’t surprise me. It takes a ridiculous amount of time and effort on a teacher’s part to hold students accountable. It’s a lot easier to just enter the 50%. 
I’m just saying what the actual policy says in regards to zeroes. [/quote]

My kid is in SMaCS.  Was sick for a day and missed a physics test.  Got 50%.  Was able to take the test later in the week, but no contact from anyone.  And honestly I'm so fine with that.  Teachers shouldn't have to deal with that.  They have too much to do already.  [/quote]

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