Now a student missed the exam!

[Slywoody]

Have you ever forgot anything in your whole life??? Give the kid a break. I'm an old man and most of the time i don't even know what day it is. Peope do make mistakes. I've made alot of them. Have you ever made any? Just one act of kindness on your part could be returned tenfold. Pay it forward,,,,,,,,, You'll never regret it. Good Luck Woody

 

[KellyHM]

I almost slept through an exam once...during one of our hurricanes the power went out during the night and I didn't know it, so my alarm didn't go off when it should have...luckily I was only about 1/2 hour late and still had time to take it...I would have died if someone hadn't let me make up for it!

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

I would likely allow the makeup as long as there was still time. My last final was given on Thursday morning. I stayed through the day to get them all graded and final grades calculated. I submitted the grades to the master computer before I left for the day. Thankfully everyone showed up for the final.

I did have a couple that didn't turn in makeup work for projects for which they had already missed the original deadline. I just chalked it up to them being unwilling to turn it in. They had already had two chances and I had made it very clear that I was turning in grades on Thursday afternoon.
I appreciate it when my students are honest with me. I am much more willing to accept a "Life got in the way" or "I just screwed up" excuse as opposed to "my grandmother died". Seriously, how many grandparents can possibly die during finals week? Be honest and upfront with me and I'll likely give you a shot.
I think you also have to consider this student's previous track record. Do they routinely miss class and try to turn things in late? Or are they on time, present and complete in their class work? I am much more willing to give my good students a second chance as they have already proven themselves to be committed to the class.
Just my 2 cents...

You've had a time of it with finals this go around! Hopefully you are about done!