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Hello! My mom received an email today saying I missed attendance on Friday and should contact a teacher. I'm confused because my planner showed no classes that day, but I believe I submitted at least five assignments. Could you check if I did? Also, my planner is a bit confusing. Some days, like Fridays, it says I have no classes, but it also sometimes lists assignments for the next day, and then the number of assignments changes. I hope this makes sense.
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I can’t access your school account or verify submissions for you, but I can help you check yourself and make a clear, polite message to your teacher or attendance office. Here’s a step-by-step plan, explanations for the planner weirdness, and a ready-to-send email you can copy/edit.
1) Quick steps to check whether you submitted the assignments
- Open the LMS you use (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, etc.). Go to the class and look for:
- “Your work”, “Submission details”, or the assignment page. It should show “Turned in / Submitted” and include a timestamp.
- Some systems also show a submission receipt or file version history (Google Drive: File > Version history or right-click file > View details > Activity).
- Check your email for “you submitted” or “turned in” notifications from the LMS (search your school email for the assignment name).
- Check the files you uploaded (Google Drive, OneDrive, local files) for last-modified timestamps to confirm when you uploaded.
- If you emailed the teacher your work, search your Sent folder for the message and any attachments.
- If any submission is missing or shows “Not submitted,” screenshot the assignment page (with your name, assignment title, and the status) for records.
2) Why your planner might be confusing (likely causes)
- Some planners show assignments assigned for future dates (e.g., teacher posts Friday work due Monday) — so the day may show no class but still list upcoming assignments.
- Rotating schedules (A/B days) or asynchronous days (no live classes on Fridays) can make the planner show “no classes” yet still have homework due the next school day.
- The planner may be syncing differently with the LMS, so counts change when teachers edit assignments or change due dates.
- Time zone or server time differences can change which day an assignment appears to belong to.
- Duplicate/linked entries or old cached data can cause counts to update after refresh.
3) What to do right now
- Verify each assignment’s submission status and take screenshots (assignment page + any “Submitted” timestamp).
- Check the attendance message (who sent it? teacher or attendance office?) and note the exact date they say you missed.
- If you find you submitted everything, email the teacher and optionally cc attendance office and your counselor with evidence.
- If anything truly is missing and was due, explain briefly and ask if late submission is allowed or how to correct it.
4) Sample email to your teacher (copy and edit)
Subject: Clarification on attendance and submissions for Friday, [date]
Hello [Teacher’s name],
My name is [Your full name], in your [class name / period]. I received an email saying I missed attendance on Friday, [date]. I’m confused because my planner showed no live classes that day, and I believe I submitted the assignments for that day.
Could you please confirm whether you received the following (I’ve attached screenshots and timestamps)?
- [Assignment 1 name] — submitted on [time/date]
- [Assignment 2 name] — submitted on [time/date]
- [Assignment 3 name] — submitted on [time/date]
(etc.)
If any of these did not go through, I can resubmit right away. Also, if the missed attendance is linked to missing these assignments, could you let me know how I should fix my attendance record or who I should contact?
Thank you,
[Your full name]
[Class/Period]
[Student ID if applicable]
5) If you don’t get a response or need faster resolution
- Contact the attendance office or your counselor directly and attach the same screenshots. Ask them to check the attendance record for that date.
- If the school has an in-person office, consider bringing printouts/screenshots.
6) Tips to avoid this in future
- Turn on LMS notifications (email/push) for “turned in / submission receipts.”
- Keep a short log (spreadsheet or note) with assignment name, date submitted, and a screenshot link.
- Sync the LMS calendar into your personal calendar so due dates show consistently.
- Refresh or clear cache of your planner app if it shows inconsistent counts.
If you want, tell me:
- Which LMS/planner your school uses (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, PowerSchool, etc.), and
- The class names and assignment titles/timestamps you think you submitted —
and I’ll help you draft a more specific message or a checklist of where to look in that system.
1) Quick steps to check whether you submitted the assignments
- Open the LMS you use (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, etc.). Go to the class and look for:
- “Your work”, “Submission details”, or the assignment page. It should show “Turned in / Submitted” and include a timestamp.
- Some systems also show a submission receipt or file version history (Google Drive: File > Version history or right-click file > View details > Activity).
- Check your email for “you submitted” or “turned in” notifications from the LMS (search your school email for the assignment name).
- Check the files you uploaded (Google Drive, OneDrive, local files) for last-modified timestamps to confirm when you uploaded.
- If you emailed the teacher your work, search your Sent folder for the message and any attachments.
- If any submission is missing or shows “Not submitted,” screenshot the assignment page (with your name, assignment title, and the status) for records.
2) Why your planner might be confusing (likely causes)
- Some planners show assignments assigned for future dates (e.g., teacher posts Friday work due Monday) — so the day may show no class but still list upcoming assignments.
- Rotating schedules (A/B days) or asynchronous days (no live classes on Fridays) can make the planner show “no classes” yet still have homework due the next school day.
- The planner may be syncing differently with the LMS, so counts change when teachers edit assignments or change due dates.
- Time zone or server time differences can change which day an assignment appears to belong to.
- Duplicate/linked entries or old cached data can cause counts to update after refresh.
3) What to do right now
- Verify each assignment’s submission status and take screenshots (assignment page + any “Submitted” timestamp).
- Check the attendance message (who sent it? teacher or attendance office?) and note the exact date they say you missed.
- If you find you submitted everything, email the teacher and optionally cc attendance office and your counselor with evidence.
- If anything truly is missing and was due, explain briefly and ask if late submission is allowed or how to correct it.
4) Sample email to your teacher (copy and edit)
Subject: Clarification on attendance and submissions for Friday, [date]
Hello [Teacher’s name],
My name is [Your full name], in your [class name / period]. I received an email saying I missed attendance on Friday, [date]. I’m confused because my planner showed no live classes that day, and I believe I submitted the assignments for that day.
Could you please confirm whether you received the following (I’ve attached screenshots and timestamps)?
- [Assignment 1 name] — submitted on [time/date]
- [Assignment 2 name] — submitted on [time/date]
- [Assignment 3 name] — submitted on [time/date]
(etc.)
If any of these did not go through, I can resubmit right away. Also, if the missed attendance is linked to missing these assignments, could you let me know how I should fix my attendance record or who I should contact?
Thank you,
[Your full name]
[Class/Period]
[Student ID if applicable]
5) If you don’t get a response or need faster resolution
- Contact the attendance office or your counselor directly and attach the same screenshots. Ask them to check the attendance record for that date.
- If the school has an in-person office, consider bringing printouts/screenshots.
6) Tips to avoid this in future
- Turn on LMS notifications (email/push) for “turned in / submission receipts.”
- Keep a short log (spreadsheet or note) with assignment name, date submitted, and a screenshot link.
- Sync the LMS calendar into your personal calendar so due dates show consistently.
- Refresh or clear cache of your planner app if it shows inconsistent counts.
If you want, tell me:
- Which LMS/planner your school uses (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, PowerSchool, etc.), and
- The class names and assignment titles/timestamps you think you submitted —
and I’ll help you draft a more specific message or a checklist of where to look in that system.