Reply #17: Is this a high school or college class? [View All]

If this is college I would bring the student in and ask what is going on. Then I would fail him on the assingment. That is not in doubt. He fails the assingment.,

Now, depending on how contrite or whether there is something on going on, I would either give him one more chance to pass the class or flunk him completely. It depends on the student's attitude.

If this is high school I would call the parents at home. I would explain the situation and ask them to come in for a conference. I would try to find out if there is something going on at home.

There very well may be something going on with the parents. Or maybe the parents aren't there. Maybe this is a cry for help of some kind.

But ultimately, if the child is a smart ass, I would flunk him.