Progress Audit

TIER 2

Quick-Win Formatives (<15 Minutes)

Digital quizzes, Google Forms, or worksheets already sitting half-done in your backpack. Fast momentum builders.

Fast Confidence

TIER 3

Expired or Low-Value Micro-Tasks

Small daily tasks from 6 weeks ago that the teacher will no longer accept, or worth less than 0.5% total. Let them go.

Save Your Energy

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Self-Advocacy

How to Email Your Teacher Like an Executive

Teachers respond to ownership and clear proposals, not excuses or vague complaints.

Subject: Academic Plan & Missing Work - [Your Name] Period [X]

Dear [Teacher Name],

I audited my grade portal today and noticed I have missing work on [Assignment Name].

My goal is to bring my grade up to passing before the quarter closes. Can I still submit this for partial credit, or attend your office hours on [Day/Time] to make it up?

I plan to turn this in by [Specific Date]. Thank you for your time and guidance.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Pro Tip: Always propose a specific day you will turn it in so the teacher knows you have a plan. Slide 5 of 6

Your Mission Right Now

Today's Progress Audit Protocol

Take deep breaths. You have support, and you only need to focus on 3 steps.

01

Open 1 Class

Pick the class you are most worried about or the one closest to passing (e.g., 56%–68%).

Target: Focus on one

02

Fill Worksheet

List the missing items in your audit table. Mark whether each is Summative (Test) or Formative (HW).

Target: Top 3 assignments

03

Draft & Send

Fill in your email template. Have your teacher or case manager review it before you hit send.

Target: 1 email sent today

Remember: Action cures anxiety. One completed assignment breaks the logjam. Slide 6 of 6

Tier 3 (Let Go): Tiny daily tasks from month 1. Not worth draining energy.

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Execution Blueprint

Part 2: Priority Action & Teacher Outreach

Steps 3 – 5

3 Top 2 Comeback Targets (Your Selected Focus Tasks)

Target #1 (Highest Point Value)

Assignment Name

Points: ____

Time: ___ mins

Sub-tasks to finish:

Find prompt / rubric

Draft / complete answers

Submit in portal / hand to teacher

Target #2 (Quick-Win Task)

Assignment Name

Points: ____

Time: ___ mins

Sub-tasks to finish:

Locate file / physical sheet

Spend 15 focused minutes

Submit & confirm timestamp

4 Professional Teacher Advocacy Email (Draft Before Typing)

Subject: Quarter Grade Plan & Missing Work - [Your Name]

Dear Teacher __________________________,

I reviewed my grades today and saw that I have a missing score on:
• ________________________________________________________________________

My goal is to raise my grade to _____ % before the quarter closes. Can I still turn this in for credit?

I commit to finishing this assignment by (Date/Day): ________________________.

Could I also stop by your classroom during (e.g. Advisory, Lunch, After School) ________________________ if I have questions?

Thank you for your time,
Your Name: ________________________________  |  Period: _______

5 Accountability Commitment & Verification Check

By signing below, you commit to sending your teacher outreach email today and working on Target #1.

Student Signature

Coach / Teacher Witness

48-Hour Check-In Date

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Pair Norm: Listen without interrupting. Disagree respectfully. Focus on what is inside your control, not complaining about teachers or policies.

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Coaching & Assessment

1:1 Conference Script & Self-Reflection Rubric

Facilitator Protocol

5-Minute 1:1 Conference Protocol (Case Manager / Teacher)

Stage 1: Low-Stakes De-escalation (Minute 1)

Teacher: "We are looking at your screen together as a team. You are not in trouble. My only question is: which one class would bring you the biggest sigh of relief if we get it to a passing grade this week?"

Stage 2: Portal Live Triage (Minutes 2–3)

Teacher: "Let's filter by missing. See this 40-point unit project? That's what is pulling your average below 60%. If you get half-credit (20 points), what does your grade become? Let's write that down."

Stage 3: Barrier Check & Accommodation Matching (Minute 4)

Teacher: "What was the barrier when this was assigned? Was the directions confusing? Did you lose the handout? Or was it hard to start? Let's choose an accommodation: do you want me to read the prompt with you or break it into 3 steps?"

Stage 4: Concrete Next Step & Accountability Time (Minute 5)

Teacher: "Before you leave this desk, you are sending this 4-line email to your teacher. I will watch you click send so you can feel the relief right now."

Student Exit Ticket: Academic Self-Advocacy Check Self-Rating (1 to 4)

My #1 takeaway from today's Progress Audit is:

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