Progress Reports sent home today!

I sent home progress reports today. The reports were as up to date as I could manage. I still have quite a bit of grading to do for the seniors. Not to mention, the Juniors just completed their Native American Projects and those take time to grade. I was very pleased with what I have read so far. Some rewrites will be given (but that is what makes my class special).

Feel free to email me any questions or concerns you may have. I also will send progress reports at any time upon request. Please submit a request via email or in a letter format delivered by your student. Either of the two methods will allow me to continue to do my job instructing students during the school day.

Students with a low score may have up to one week to redo the assignment for a higher grade. Why? Because we don't learn just because an instructor marks the paper red. We learn by correcting our mistakes and striving for personal improvement and pride. I firmly believe that a 2nd chance often is one of many situations when true learning can occur.

I was firm on my NO Late Work policy. I gave all the students three days to turn in the assignment. One more day beyond that is just too late. Life does not handout extra chances- a classroom should be modeled in part based on real life. Therefore: turn in work on time & to one's best ability level.

Click on the title 'Progress Reports sent home today' and it will take you to k12 planet where you can pull up your students' grades.

Have a safe Labor Day Weekend!