How to Handle the “I Don’t Have Anything To Do” Statement

• Ask to check their agenda for assignments and due dates
• Holds them accountable for completing agenda
• This is a teacher/parent expectation
• Ask to see Zangle grades and assignments listing
• Look for zeros as make up work
• Look for current assignments – ask for proof of completion
• Look for upcoming deadlines
•  If grades are low, get in touch with teachers
• Schedule a visit during FIRE with teacher and student
• Ask student to study for a test or quiz
• Ask student to work on long-term assignments
• Get ahead
• Get extra credit
• Have student organize their binder
• Have student tutor or mentor a peer in their FIRE classroom