Dear students,
I have become aware of a frightening trend that is taking shape in class. Something, that if allowed to continue, could upset the very balance of our existence. I am referring to the alarmingly high number of homework assignments that are not being submitted "on-time".
Students, homework assignments in my class are not meaningless, pointless exercises designed to make your lives uncomfortable; on the contrary, they are supplemental in nature. Meaning, they are designed to provide you with the opportunity to improve your skill level with extra activities.
Over the past few weeks, some students haven't been completing their homework assignments. These students are advised that each time they neglect to submit any assignment, they receive a grade of zero (0). There is no make up or acceptance of late work (please see course curriculum paper), and there is no tolerance for excuses, unless it is a result of some dire emergency.
As we approach the week's end, and progress reports are distributed, I felt it necessary to discuss this with you. Each and every student is given the maximum opportunity to succeed in my class, and many of the students that have succeeded have exhibited traits that are indicative of students who want to excel; one of those traits is RESPONSIBILITY, another is ACCOUNTABILITY.
Think about, and if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please see me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Larry J. Knight, Jr.
Instructor of Language Arts
4 comments:
I misunderstood the "on time" policy. I thought that by turning the assignment on the day of the test (in this case annotations) was acceptable. Thankyou for clearing that up. Now I'll do the assignment on the assigned day then turn it in/get it checked the next meeting.
Just remember, whenever you have a question, concern or comment just ask during the opening or closing meeting...I'll be more than happy to address it.
Ok, I misunderstood a lot and not turning in my outlines on the two latest ones are fatal mistakes. Especially the one we're about to turn in. If it is possible can you at all allow me to get more than no credit for my outline because I didn't know that everything had to be together, just the annotations?
i like how you've increased the point value for our annotations. it give us more chances to change our grades.
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