momofkhm Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 She went to student health on Tuesday and they told her it was viral. DH picked her up last night and I took her into our doctor today. Pneumonia. I asked our doc and she said that she presented as a virus. And X-rays wouldn't have shown anything at that point anyway. (so not knocking student health!) Doc said she should miss a whole week of school. As if missing 1/2 this past week wasn't bad enough. I called student services and they sent an email to her profs letting them know. DD is emailing them all now, as well asking for work to do from home so she doesn't fall behind. The problem is the school has an attendance policy and if one of these profs gets picky, if she misses a class after this, they could fail her based on missed classes alone. (Missing this coming week would put her at the number allowed to miss. One more and fail.) UGH! I'm just glad she is close! Only an hour away. (Sorry, she's home now and will be until she feels better.) **UPDATE - She heard back from 4 of her 5 profs. They will work with her on the missed work! One make-up test when she gets back on campus. One test emailed to her with the admonition that it is not open book. One prof doesn't put slides on blackboard but will email them to her. I will need to drive back to campus to get her books. When she packed to come home, she only packed for the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Do you suppose they would be willing to Skype with her? Have her image on their laptops with volume off so she won't disturb anyone with coughing, but so she can hear the lecture and take notes from home? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Since it's verified, won't the absences be excused? Though, I had pneumonia last November and when I emailed my professors, they all were great and insisted I do what I needed. You can't mess around with that stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I hope that she recovers quickly. Pneumonia is definitely no fun. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm so sorry. Maybe by Wed or Fri you could take her in for classes and bring her home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Since it's verified, won't the absences be excused? Though, I had pneumonia last November and when I emailed my professors, they all were great and insisted I do what I needed. You can't mess around with that stuff. It's up to the individual professor and department. And of course it's a long holiday weekend. I'm not expecting to hear anything until Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 :grouphug: I hope she feels better. With a doctor verified excuse she really shouldn't have problems with missed classes, but still... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Hope she feels better! My daughter just went to health services at midnight for Benadryl. For second time she is having possible food allergy. Unfortunately I am 2000 miles away so have to wait for November for doctors visit (fingers crossed no more issues till then) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 What a crummy way to start your freshman yr. :( I hope her professors are understanding and that she feels better soon. First semester has plenty of adjustments and stress without illness and getting behind thrown into the mix. I love the Skype idea. I don't know that they would be willing, but it might be worth asking. What do WTM profs think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Since it's verified, won't the absences be excused? Though, I had pneumonia last November and when I emailed my professors, they all were great and insisted I do what I needed. You can't mess around with that stuff. Some of my classes have limits on even excused absences. In my French class, the syllabus states that you can only have 6 total before you fail the class. That's essentially two weeks of class. I do think in practice some would be more understanding and give leeway in a situation like this. Even with understanding, however, there may some work that cannot be made up* and could, unfortunately, affect the final grade. *Something like in-class quizzes are sometimes listed as no make-ups available. OP, I'm sorry, that is so frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I had a horrible case of mono my freshmen year and had to miss a week. I dropped one class simply because of the distance and time (I could not walk across campus that quickly when sick), but I am glad I did so I could concentrate on my others and not feel overwhelmed. I took classes the next summer when I was at home. It was not a big deal. It felt like a big deal, but it was fine. I hope your daughter feels better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 :grouphug: As someone who had to go home ill during my first semester I am going to offer this bit of experience to think about. When returned I had missed a round of exams in all my classes so I was busy rescheduling retakes while still feeling awful (mono). My favourite professor asked which class I was dropping very matter of factly then helped me decide which. Small school, he knew which class was going to be hardest to catch up on. I never regretted dropping a class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 :grouphug: Poor thing! I'm so sorry. I am thinking of her and wishing her a full and speedy recovery and understanding profs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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