[Teachldsseminary] QUESTION: Make up work in divorced, part member households

[Vargas, Lynda]

Has anyone else had to deal with students who have divorced parents with
shared custody, one of which will not allow them to attend Seminary
every other week?  I am interested in how other areas handle make up
work in this type of instance. 

Thanks so much!

-----Original Message-----

Our seminary supervisor here has had us do exactly as you suggested.  We
have had reports on prophets presented to the class, reports handed in
on Conference Talks dealing with a subject that deals with the course of
study we on on at the time.  Work out of the student manual is suggested
as well, or a combination of the two can be used.  Another thing we do
for make up work is to have the students attend General Conference and
Priesthood or YW general meeting and take notes to give to us.  I used
to think it quite unfair that they got credit for make up work when they
should be there anyway. What about those who go because they know they
should be there?  Then I had a parent tell me that he could never get
his son to attend all sessions until I assigned it as make up work.
Maybe that's the point.
   
  I agree, and am often frustrated, with the inequality between
dedicated students and those who slide in late, or not at all, every
day.  I have a couple of students who are very dedicated, and others who
are only willing to barely get by.  We can't mark them absent as long as
they show up to class and they know it.  I am trying to figure out a way
to quietly reward those who are valiant.  I know that they will have a
great reward for their valiant service, but I would also like to let
them know how much I appreciate it right now. If any one has any ideas I
would appreciate them.
   
  I hope you figure out something to do that you both feel good about.
   
  Beth