English Teacher: If you don't hand in your portfolio on time, you fail your finals.
English Teacher: That means that you fail 20% of your grade.
English Teacher: And that means you can't go on to English IV.
English Teacher: Which means you have to take English III and English IV at the same time next year.
English Teacher: So hand it in on the day it's due.
English Teacher: The only excuse to hand it in late is if you're dead.
Me: But what if I'm sick or at the hospital or on vacation?
English Teacher: If you're on vacation, have a friend bring it in.
English Teacher: If you're sick, have a sibling bring it in.
English Teacher: If you're at the hospital, your parents should be able to bring it in.
English Teacher: So unless if you're dead, hand it in on time.
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