Subject: Concern About Grades and Attendance
Hi everyone,
I’ve been experiencing a challenging situation during the last marking period. I have an open domestic violence case—though it’s not against me, it has significantly impacted my life. Due to threats to my safety, I’ve been unable to attend school. Despite this, my school is still marking my attendance, and I’m finding it impossible to complete all the assignments online to maintain my grades.
Is there any way to have this attendance issue addressed, perhaps by removing it from my transcript or preventing it from being submitted? My grades are already pretty mediocre, and I really can’t afford for them to suffer any further. Thank you for any guidance you can provide! 😞
I’m really sorry to hear about what you’re going through; that sounds incredibly tough. It’s important to address this situation as soon as possible. Here are a few steps you can take:
Communicate with Your School: Reach out to a school counselor or an administrator to explain your situation in detail. Be honest about the challenges you’re facing. They may be able to offer support or suggest alternative options.
Provide Documentation: If you haven’t already, consider providing any documentation related to your DV case that shows why you couldn’t attend school. This could help your school understand your situation better.
Explore Academic Options: Ask about options for incomplete grades or alternative assignments that can help you demonstrate your knowledge without the pressure of attendance.
Look into School Policies: Familiarize yourself with your school’s policies regarding attendance and grading. There could be provisions in place for extenuating circumstances like yours.
Seek Support: If you have a trusted teacher or mentor, talk to them about your situation. They may have insights or be able to advocate on your behalf.
Consider Legal Advice: If the situation with DV becomes more complicated, or if you feel your educational rights are being infringed upon, you may want to seek legal advice or support from local advocacy organizations.
Most importantly, prioritize your safety and well-being. You don’t have to navigate this alone—reach out for support when you need it.