How can my child find out about missed class work and homework when (s)he is absent?
There are several means to accomplish this: 1. Your child should call her/his “homework buddy” that evening to get the class work and homework assignments. Each child has a homework buddy in each class, selected for this purpose. 2. Homework assignments are posted on the board in each room. If your child is in school for part of the day, (s)he may be able to get homework assignments for the classes that were missed. 3. Most teachers keep some kind of “Assignment Notebook” which lists all classwork and homework assignments, dates, etc. Children should reference these as needed. 4. If your child knows in advance that (s)he will be absent, (s)he should check will all of her/his teachers during MAP to get advance assignments where they are available. 5. If your child is absent for three days or more, you may call Tilden s guidance secretary at (301)230-5940 on or after the second day of the extended absence. Assignments will be available for pick-up between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM the next sch
