Hi Judy, You are not helping this student any. In the professional work world, she will have deadlines, and if she does not meet those deadlines, she will be reprimanded. You need to establish some class rules and print the rules on your syllabus. Do not tolerate this type of treatment from students. Students will do what they are allowed. You are allowing the late assignments. I am very strict when it comes to late assigments. I take off 10 points off the bat if the assignment is late. I also have a very strict late policy for tests and actually the policy has been adopted institution wide. The policy is as follows: 1st Day (Minus 10 Points) 2nd Day(Minus an additional 5 Points) 3rd Day (Minus an additional 5 Points) 4th Day (Minus an additional 5 Points) Ater the 4th Day a "0" is issued You have very few students taking tests late with this strict policy. You are right, the student will have more time to study for the test and this is not fair to other students because they did not get an additional day. Stop letting her take advantage of you! Put your foot down! Patricia