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Asking about options after a missed deadline: school support guide
Grades 9–12 · Ready-made original
Asking about options after a missed deadline: school support plan
Support focus
Ask about actual next steps rather than assuming the outcome.
Example situation
A fictional assignment deadline passed yesterday. Ren assumes there is no point asking about it, but the teacher’s policy has not been checked.
Student words or action
Ren asks, “What options are available for this assignment now?” Ren checks the real policy and asks for help with any barrier to the next step.
Adult response
“Show or tell me the part where you need help. We can start there.”
A supported practice
A missed task appears as incomplete, but no next-step information is listed.
What available options should the student ask about?
An example response: “What options are available for this task now?”
A second practice
A teacher replies, “Bring your draft tomorrow so we can discuss next steps.”
What available options should the student ask about?
An example response: Bring the current draft and questions. The reply does not promise a particular grade or extension.
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. What available options should the student ask about?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What available options should the student ask about?