The PBIS World Book

Failing To Turn In Work

The student may:

  • Have low academic ability
  • Have completed work in their folders, locker, or backpack
  • Have a very messy locker, desk, or backpack
  • Be inattentive and easily distracted/off task
  • Have an unstable home and little parental follow through
  • Dislike school and be irresponsible
  • Not know the directions or the content
  • Be disorganized
  • Act out, clown around, or other inappropriate behaviors
  • Procrastinate and put things off
  • Have a hard time getting started
  • Have no sense of urgency
  • Create disturbances like noises or conflicts