School Attendance

[TonyaH]

Well than that is an entirely different situation. If her absences are not due to illness, but rather laziness on the parent's part, than that is neglect. And, if she is not doing any makeup work, than I cannot see how she will be promoted to fourth grade. I'm sorry if I misunderstood your first post.

 

[TonyaH]

Well than that is an entirely different situation. If her absences are not due to illness, but rather laziness on the parent's part, than that is neglect. And, if she is not doing any makeup work, than I cannot see how she will be promoted to fourth grade. I'm sorry if I misunderstood your first post.

 

[TonyaH]

Well than that is an entirely different situation. If her absences are not due to illness, but rather laziness on the parent's part, than that is neglect. And, if she is not doing any makeup work, than I cannot see how she will be promoted to fourth grade. I'm sorry if I misunderstood your first post.

 

[TonyaH]

Well than that is an entirely different situation. If her absences are not due to illness, but rather laziness on the parent's part, than that is neglect. And, if she is not doing any makeup work, than I cannot see how she will be promoted to fourth grade. I'm sorry if I misunderstood your first post.

 

[TonyaH]

Well than that is an entirely different situation. If her absences are not due to illness, but rather laziness on the parent's part, than that is neglect. And, if she is not doing any makeup work, than I cannot see how she will be promoted to fourth grade. I'm sorry if I misunderstood your first post.

 

[Cherylwithone]

Tonya and Hope 0508

I have learned very early on it is easy to feel pity and to make an excuse. But, if you stop and think about it would we let them get away with stuff if for example they had a missing hand or something. Or would we try our best to have them fit into this world now because the way I see it "what if they have a cure next week?" (mind you this is a VERY big what if) Then what. CF is not an excuse. It does not define who they are. They are who they are regardless. I want Malora to hope for the future. To want to dream of college, getting married and having a family. Because, without hope and dreams you have nothing. I think if they keep up with the research our kids will have a future. I always believe in a glass half full<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Cheryl mom to Malora (15yr w/CF)

 

[Cherylwithone]

Tonya and Hope 0508

I have learned very early on it is easy to feel pity and to make an excuse. But, if you stop and think about it would we let them get away with stuff if for example they had a missing hand or something. Or would we try our best to have them fit into this world now because the way I see it "what if they have a cure next week?" (mind you this is a VERY big what if) Then what. CF is not an excuse. It does not define who they are. They are who they are regardless. I want Malora to hope for the future. To want to dream of college, getting married and having a family. Because, without hope and dreams you have nothing. I think if they keep up with the research our kids will have a future. I always believe in a glass half full<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Cheryl mom to Malora (15yr w/CF)

 

[Cherylwithone]

Tonya and Hope 0508

I have learned very early on it is easy to feel pity and to make an excuse. But, if you stop and think about it would we let them get away with stuff if for example they had a missing hand or something. Or would we try our best to have them fit into this world now because the way I see it "what if they have a cure next week?" (mind you this is a VERY big what if) Then what. CF is not an excuse. It does not define who they are. They are who they are regardless. I want Malora to hope for the future. To want to dream of college, getting married and having a family. Because, without hope and dreams you have nothing. I think if they keep up with the research our kids will have a future. I always believe in a glass half full<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Cheryl mom to Malora (15yr w/CF)

 

[Cherylwithone]

Tonya and Hope 0508

I have learned very early on it is easy to feel pity and to make an excuse. But, if you stop and think about it would we let them get away with stuff if for example they had a missing hand or something. Or would we try our best to have them fit into this world now because the way I see it "what if they have a cure next week?" (mind you this is a VERY big what if) Then what. CF is not an excuse. It does not define who they are. They are who they are regardless. I want Malora to hope for the future. To want to dream of college, getting married and having a family. Because, without hope and dreams you have nothing. I think if they keep up with the research our kids will have a future. I always believe in a glass half full<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Cheryl mom to Malora (15yr w/CF)

 

[Cherylwithone]

Tonya and Hope 0508
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<br />I have learned very early on it is easy to feel pity and to make an excuse. But, if you stop and think about it would we let them get away with stuff if for example they had a missing hand or something. Or would we try our best to have them fit into this world now because the way I see it "what if they have a cure next week?" (mind you this is a VERY big what if) Then what. CF is not an excuse. It does not define who they are. They are who they are regardless. I want Malora to hope for the future. To want to dream of college, getting married and having a family. Because, without hope and dreams you have nothing. I think if they keep up with the research our kids will have a future. I always believe in a glass half full<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />Cheryl mom to Malora (15yr w/CF)

 

[shimmereestar]

Hi there,

I've been a teacher for about eight years now and as a teacher attendance does matter. 4 of those years have been teaching third grade and it is a huge transitional year. I have had several students in the past who have had one kind of disability or another, and we work with it, no matter what it is. If she can be there, let her be there. If she is in the hospital or sick, it is important that the school knows what is going on. Make sure the mom is very proactive in her education and so many teachers are so willing to work with her, they too want her to get the best education but are also very understanding of health circumstances. Home schooling is an option and there are also teachers who can come out and tutor. Definitely make sure she gets a 504 plan in place, she'll need it later on. Depending on where she lives, and if she's out a lot she might have to appeal the absences she might have at the end of the year, but usually that's just a formality thing. I hope this helps<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[shimmereestar]

Hi there,

I've been a teacher for about eight years now and as a teacher attendance does matter. 4 of those years have been teaching third grade and it is a huge transitional year. I have had several students in the past who have had one kind of disability or another, and we work with it, no matter what it is. If she can be there, let her be there. If she is in the hospital or sick, it is important that the school knows what is going on. Make sure the mom is very proactive in her education and so many teachers are so willing to work with her, they too want her to get the best education but are also very understanding of health circumstances. Home schooling is an option and there are also teachers who can come out and tutor. Definitely make sure she gets a 504 plan in place, she'll need it later on. Depending on where she lives, and if she's out a lot she might have to appeal the absences she might have at the end of the year, but usually that's just a formality thing. I hope this helps<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[shimmereestar]

Hi there,

I've been a teacher for about eight years now and as a teacher attendance does matter. 4 of those years have been teaching third grade and it is a huge transitional year. I have had several students in the past who have had one kind of disability or another, and we work with it, no matter what it is. If she can be there, let her be there. If she is in the hospital or sick, it is important that the school knows what is going on. Make sure the mom is very proactive in her education and so many teachers are so willing to work with her, they too want her to get the best education but are also very understanding of health circumstances. Home schooling is an option and there are also teachers who can come out and tutor. Definitely make sure she gets a 504 plan in place, she'll need it later on. Depending on where she lives, and if she's out a lot she might have to appeal the absences she might have at the end of the year, but usually that's just a formality thing. I hope this helps<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[shimmereestar]

Hi there,

I've been a teacher for about eight years now and as a teacher attendance does matter. 4 of those years have been teaching third grade and it is a huge transitional year. I have had several students in the past who have had one kind of disability or another, and we work with it, no matter what it is. If she can be there, let her be there. If she is in the hospital or sick, it is important that the school knows what is going on. Make sure the mom is very proactive in her education and so many teachers are so willing to work with her, they too want her to get the best education but are also very understanding of health circumstances. Home schooling is an option and there are also teachers who can come out and tutor. Definitely make sure she gets a 504 plan in place, she'll need it later on. Depending on where she lives, and if she's out a lot she might have to appeal the absences she might have at the end of the year, but usually that's just a formality thing. I hope this helps<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[shimmereestar]

Hi there,
<br />
<br />I've been a teacher for about eight years now and as a teacher attendance does matter. 4 of those years have been teaching third grade and it is a huge transitional year. I have had several students in the past who have had one kind of disability or another, and we work with it, no matter what it is. If she can be there, let her be there. If she is in the hospital or sick, it is important that the school knows what is going on. Make sure the mom is very proactive in her education and so many teachers are so willing to work with her, they too want her to get the best education but are also very understanding of health circumstances. Home schooling is an option and there are also teachers who can come out and tutor. Definitely make sure she gets a 504 plan in place, she'll need it later on. Depending on where she lives, and if she's out a lot she might have to appeal the absences she might have at the end of the year, but usually that's just a formality thing. I hope this helps<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

It sounds like her mother is doing a huge disservice by keeping her home. If she is not acutely ill, there is no reason for her to stay home. Everyone is tired some days, and many of us cough EVERY SINGLE DAY but that isn't an excuse to stay home.

Her inactivity, in the long run, might even lead to her becoming even more sick. Exercise, working and playing at school, and getting out in general are keystones to keeping healthy.

Please do what you can to talk to her mother about getting her to go to school as much as possible. It will help her happiness overall too, to feel like she "can" do things, rather than feeling weak and useless. Also her getting behind is horrible - I was diagnosed in 3rd grade and spent about three MONTHS in the hospital and they literally sent me every single assignment, quiz, test and project, and I did them all from my hospital bed. You can't just gloss over all that work and expect to pass.

Good luck to her - please talk to her mother, or direct her here if you can.

 

[Sevenstars]

It sounds like her mother is doing a huge disservice by keeping her home. If she is not acutely ill, there is no reason for her to stay home. Everyone is tired some days, and many of us cough EVERY SINGLE DAY but that isn't an excuse to stay home.

Her inactivity, in the long run, might even lead to her becoming even more sick. Exercise, working and playing at school, and getting out in general are keystones to keeping healthy.

Please do what you can to talk to her mother about getting her to go to school as much as possible. It will help her happiness overall too, to feel like she "can" do things, rather than feeling weak and useless. Also her getting behind is horrible - I was diagnosed in 3rd grade and spent about three MONTHS in the hospital and they literally sent me every single assignment, quiz, test and project, and I did them all from my hospital bed. You can't just gloss over all that work and expect to pass.

Good luck to her - please talk to her mother, or direct her here if you can.

 

[Sevenstars]

It sounds like her mother is doing a huge disservice by keeping her home. If she is not acutely ill, there is no reason for her to stay home. Everyone is tired some days, and many of us cough EVERY SINGLE DAY but that isn't an excuse to stay home.

Her inactivity, in the long run, might even lead to her becoming even more sick. Exercise, working and playing at school, and getting out in general are keystones to keeping healthy.

Please do what you can to talk to her mother about getting her to go to school as much as possible. It will help her happiness overall too, to feel like she "can" do things, rather than feeling weak and useless. Also her getting behind is horrible - I was diagnosed in 3rd grade and spent about three MONTHS in the hospital and they literally sent me every single assignment, quiz, test and project, and I did them all from my hospital bed. You can't just gloss over all that work and expect to pass.

Good luck to her - please talk to her mother, or direct her here if you can.

 

[Sevenstars]

It sounds like her mother is doing a huge disservice by keeping her home. If she is not acutely ill, there is no reason for her to stay home. Everyone is tired some days, and many of us cough EVERY SINGLE DAY but that isn't an excuse to stay home.

Her inactivity, in the long run, might even lead to her becoming even more sick. Exercise, working and playing at school, and getting out in general are keystones to keeping healthy.

Please do what you can to talk to her mother about getting her to go to school as much as possible. It will help her happiness overall too, to feel like she "can" do things, rather than feeling weak and useless. Also her getting behind is horrible - I was diagnosed in 3rd grade and spent about three MONTHS in the hospital and they literally sent me every single assignment, quiz, test and project, and I did them all from my hospital bed. You can't just gloss over all that work and expect to pass.

Good luck to her - please talk to her mother, or direct her here if you can.

 

[Sevenstars]

It sounds like her mother is doing a huge disservice by keeping her home. If she is not acutely ill, there is no reason for her to stay home. Everyone is tired some days, and many of us cough EVERY SINGLE DAY but that isn't an excuse to stay home.
<br />
<br />Her inactivity, in the long run, might even lead to her becoming even more sick. Exercise, working and playing at school, and getting out in general are keystones to keeping healthy.
<br />
<br />Please do what you can to talk to her mother about getting her to go to school as much as possible. It will help her happiness overall too, to feel like she "can" do things, rather than feeling weak and useless. Also her getting behind is horrible - I was diagnosed in 3rd grade and spent about three MONTHS in the hospital and they literally sent me every single assignment, quiz, test and project, and I did them all from my hospital bed. You can't just gloss over all that work and expect to pass.
<br />
<br />Good luck to her - please talk to her mother, or direct her here if you can.