2nd Quarter Begins

Thursday marked the end of the first quarter.  This provides a natural point for you to pause and reflect.  Remember, quarter grades are not included on your transcript - just semester grades. But this means that you have reached the half-way point in earning the grades that will be on your transcript.  

Some of the questions you should ask yourself include: Are you where you want to be?  If you are not, what do you need to do different to turn things around?  If you need ideas for how you can improve your grades, I strongly encourage you to meet individually with your teacher.  You should also take advantage of the help available from the academic assistants in the Teaching and Learning Center (which is located in the library).  You are also welcome to stop by and talk to me and we can try to brainstorm some ideas to help.  If you are happy with your current progress, congratulations!  Make sure you think about what you have done that has been helpful to your success and continue to put forward those same actions.

Also, a reminder to you and your parents - report cards are not printed and sent home - you will be able to access your report cards on Infinite Campus as of the middle of next week.

It is also important to remember that your first quarter grade will make up 45% of your semester grade.  Your 2nd quarter grade will make up another 45%.  And your final exam will make up the remaining 10%.  So that means that you have 55% of your grade left to earn for the semester.  If your grades aren't where you want them to be, remember that every point matters and start now to get it turned back around!

I hope that you enjoyed the long weekend and are looking forward to kicking off the 2nd quarter tomorrow!