Extension Reflections by Grace Carpenter https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77 Please share one difficult, interesting, or trying experience you’ve encountered in the past regarding extensions. What did you do in order to maintain professionalism? List any questions you have about extensions! en-us 2017-05-30 03:14:06 UTC 2026-01-31 03:14:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Adam K aknapp2 https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526293 Similar situation as the demo here -- it was with a parent that wanted me to give their student an extension. I basically referred them to the application and discussed it with Londa. I didn't have any problem denying them an extension because the student didn't show any kind of initiative all semester or make any attempt to contact me for help.]]> 2017-05-31 00:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526293 Ryan rvandenheuvel1 https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526299 I have a few experiences with extensions, but all have been positive. With the form directly reviewed by Shannon, the final decision is out of my hands. I communicate this with mentors and students. ]]> 2017-05-31 00:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526299 Alicia D. https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526301 I had a mentor and a parent threaten to get me fired if I didn't let a student (with 12% and no log in data for 4 months) have an extra month to get an A. 
I was able to show them the criteria while meeting online in Adobe Connect and pulled up all of the student's records, and the mother admitted that no one was making her work. I suggested maybe a re-enrollment in the next (summer) term now that the student had a better idea of what to expect in an online class. They did enroll her, and she was able to do decently well.

]]> 2017-05-31 00:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526301 I have only had one student request an extension. I think it was last semester. She asked for an extension after the course had ended. She said she had discussed it with her mentor. I contacted the mentor and the the mentor had no idea what I was talking about. I explained to her I was unable to grant the student the extension because she did not qualify and the mentor understood. I communicated this with the student and then that was it. It was a pretty easy process. https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526341 2017-05-31 00:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526341 Emilia M https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526358 My experiences have been similar to the skit-- kids, mentors or parents begging for extensions when the student has done little to no work. I always struggle with wanting them to have an opportunity to squeak by, but have to remind myself that I don't really want anyone to just squeak by--I want to see their best effort.]]> 2017-05-31 00:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526358 Megan https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526377 I haven't had too many negative experiences with extension requests. I had one last year that Shannon had to approve, but it all ended up working out. I haven't had any requests so far this semester, but I also have seniors, so most of them already had to have their final grade submitted. ]]> 2017-05-31 00:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526377 Betsy: This spring I haven't had any extension requests but normally school senior end dates are pretty firm and when the date comes that's it. Mentors want grades posted for this students ASAP. This spring though many times I've tried to verify due date firmness as students were working to catch up or raise grades with time running out only to have their mentors allow them to work until the MVS semester end date or some earlier date that is quite a bit beyond the original senior due date. It's been strange to have this change in how mentors are handling due dates but the students have been been mostly taking advantage of the extra time to finally get their acts together. https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526382 2017-05-31 00:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526382 Angela https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526393 I rarely hear from mentors or students after I give them the qualifications and the form outline.  I have only had a couple medical related extensions.

]]> 2017-05-31 00:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526393 Lisa https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526396 I used to get guilt tripped all the time that Mr. So and So let me have an extension and you won't, but now with the criteria in place and the fact that Shannon will make all the final decisions, I think the process will run much more smoothly.]]> 2017-05-31 00:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526396 Grace https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526404 I had a student and mentor contact me 2 weeks after the course had ended and they tried saying the student had an IEP and extended time and therefore should be able to complete the coursework. They made a huge deal, but I stayed firm and sent them the policy. ]]> 2017-05-31 00:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526404 Bobby https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526499 I haven't had any experiences with extensions, but I have had mentors extend the date that their senior's grade is due (still before the end of the course date) in order for them to pass the class.]]> 2017-05-31 00:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gcarpenter/wka3cbmawr77/wish/174526499