Chapter 8: Is Luke Here Today?

At the beginning of the year, I would get so frustrated with Luke’s absences. My frustration would turn into a complaining session with my colleagues at lunchtime. My complaining continued all the way through the first quarter when, of course, Luke failed all of his classes miserably.

My teacher radar went off and I realized that I needed to help Luke more. I began to pull Luke aside and remind him about his missing work every day that he was in class. I emailed his father on a consistent basis reminding him about the work Luke was missing and that it was important he get to school. His attendance began to improve a little, but he was still not turning in work.