Deadlines control students’ lives. The specter of late work deductions or even worse, a zero, force students to figure out a way to manage their time that often result in stressful, unhealthy work management. The RBHS Executive Council and faculty are right to support separating academic performance from work ethic and behavior, moving away from harsh late work penalties.

As end of year deadlines pile up, students need to keep track of what they have due. Now yearbook deadlines are just around the corner. Unlike any other grades, seniors have the opportunity to personalize...