First Grading Period Grades

In response to the overwhelming requests from students to increase their first grading period grades, please re-read the course guide. In particular: "In fairness to all, no extra credit will be offered on an individual basis. This includes extra points to raise a semester average that is close to the next letter grade – please, don’t ask! For example, a score must be greater than or equal to 89.5 to round to a 90."

I believe it is unfair to give a few tenths of a point to a select group of students. Additionally, if I were to give a a few tenths of a point to everyone so that those who are close to 89.5 would have an A, then a new group of students would be close to an 89.5 and ask for a few tenths of a point ... it would never end.

I trust that everyone understands that this policy is based on my best attempt at grading fairness. The grade you have earned is the grade you will receive.

Your first grading period grade is 1/4 of your semester average. At this point, everyone has the opportunity to increase their average.

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter.