Tuesday, November 19, 2013

It's Not Too Late Ask The Instructor.

On and off Planet College the pace of business and social activities heats up markedly right about now. If you've become distracted by endeavors and find you've been skipping class sessions lately it is a good time right now to check out your standing in any classes you have missed. This can be accomplished effectively by asking the instructor or TA what you need to do to pass that class. Texts, tweets, phone messages and e-mails accomplish most communications effectively but this particular
communication is best done in person.

Here is what you need to do.

Find your instructor's office if she has one.  If not, see if you can catch her  (or him) after class. This time of year there is likely to be a line to talk to your instructor or TA because you are not the only one who has been skipping class sessions and missing assignments. When you do talk to her identify yourself, "I'm your student and I'm in your section for your subject,"-whatever it is.  Than say, " I'd like to know what I need to do to complete this course with a passing grade." Just that.  ( She ( or he) may not have all the information right now. If not ask the instructor to e-mail you with the information. ) But ,if they do, write down the total due now. Missed assignments and possibly missed examinations or quizzes, whatever the total is. Take note of them and say, "Thanks. I will make a serious effort to make these up and complete this course."

 That is all you need to do, right?

 No, not quite. You still have to do what she said. Follow through. No more excuses. Don't miss any more class sessions. Turn in the material due. If it is possible to take make-ups for the missed exams and quizzes do so. Right now. Find out, schedule and do it. 

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