Late Mark Punishment

At this point 5% is taken off each day late which is fair unless the student has a legitimate excuse for the work not being done. In that case the student should talk to the teacher right away before class but I think that should be the only exception. Although it is the students fault if the work isn't done sometimes the teacher is at fault as well because in some cases the teacher does not give the students enough time to finish the project as they need which is unfair to the student.  I think it is a little unfair to give a zero after it's a week late but that's probably the only way that students will get the message that work needs to be handed in. I don't think students who don't hand in work should be monitored because I feel like they would just skip. Also if they have other things to do during their MSIP they shouldn't be forced to do late work.  There could be a reason why the student isn't getting their work done and if it happens often the teacher should confront them privately to see if there is a reason that is keeping them from doing their work.