Struggling student

From what I have observed about this struggling student I can see that no matter what activity is done is class the student shows very little desire in wanting to finish the activity. My host teacher offers the option to the student everyday either the student comes to the class and puts forth an effort of do the assignment or the student goes to the principals office. By doing this the decision is left up to the student as to whether he or she is willing to accomplish the task at hand for that day.