Grades! Grades! Grades!

It's that time of the quarter. Midterms have come out. Some students are in a panic. I have already answered many questions as to why students' grades are lower than they expected. Why is it always a surprise? Most questions on this can be answered if the student truly thinks back to their own preparation, attention, and effort. For those students who are struggling, keep working as hard as you can. You will be rewarded by your efforts.

I am here to help students get the best grades possible. However, learning something along the way is paramount. The grade is a number. What have you learned since the beginning of the school year? Can you make a list? Can you see how each item on that list applies to life? Try to transfer it to your current life, or your future. For those who may not be in school...what have YOU learned in the last five months? Here is another question: Veteran teachers-What have you learned in the last five months?

Students, I'm still in school. I know how and why grades are important. Don't panic...yet.