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  Case: Taking Advantage of Medical Needs
In my class, I have a student that is diabetic. The student is often required to drink lots of water and therefore needs to use the restroom frequently. It has become an issue though because the student uses this as a way to avoid work. The student will say that he needs to use the restroom when in reality he does not and is trying to waste time. The other day the student accumulated a total of 25 minutes in the restroom during a 60-minuet reading block. Any suggestions on how to respect the student's medical needs while still making sure he is not lying to get out of doing his work?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would create a sign in and out sheet where the students have to log their time when they exit the building. I would also have a conversation with the parents and explain that he is trying to get out of work.