Sophia didn't come prepared today at all. She said she'd had some issues surrounding a job in Miami and other things at home. I was very understanding, but told her these are things that need to be addressed earlier than the day of class. I still required her to take her test today, given that she's had ample time to study for it, even if an extenuating circumstance has arisen in the last 24 hours. She came without her homework, which results in a 10% loss on her grade every day that it's late. She also didn't have her materials, which sets us back a day, since I'm not able to make copies ahead of time. We decided on taking a field trip next week Thursday, if a certain percentage in terms of homework, classwork, and quizzes is maintained. Details to come. She was very understanding oft he agreement we reached, realizing the set-back to her learning it causes. She is an honest and bright student, and I know we can pull through.