I agree with Suzi. However, if there is something involved that could affect the grade, mention it as something she'll need to consider in her decision, e.g., "class participation has in the past been a factor considered when grading", esp. if you have to grade on a curve. I've always had to grade on a curve, and even though I didn't give specific points for participation, etc., I made sure they knew these were the things I turned to when I had to make the decision between who got an A and who got a B when the raw numbers made it too close to call.

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See, this is why I would not be a good teacher.

I want to thank everyone for all the congrats regarding school. Completion may involve taking that last class after all. I think my adviser jumped the gun when she said the class in question was transferrable - so I'm waiting to hear back from her. My happiness has been deflated, but I'm still close to the end...(I keep reminding myself).

The only rollercoasters I like are in amusement parks. This real life shit - sucks.

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Oh, Suzi. I'm sorry hon. You're right; this really has been a rollercoaster for you. I'm still excited and proud of you, though. You've worked really hard, and you ARE going to finish this degree.

See, this is why I would not be a good teacher.

Except that I would say the same thing. I agree the student was rude and that you should let the prof know in case there is some participation grade, but I tend to be pretty laissez faire about college students' academic choices. If she's arrogant enough to think she can skip the recitation and still do well, so be it.

I finished ALL of the in-class essays last night! I'm very proud of myself. Now I need to copy all of them for my files, stick the originals with progress report in the student mailboxes, and prep/copy for the day.

Here I go.

No, really.

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I would tell the student that it's not my fault if she isn't learning from me. If I'm not being clear, then she should obviously be asking more questions in class.

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You know what this fruit cup needs? Less melon and more good fruit.

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Keeping my fingers crossed for you Suzi!

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Semi-ripened cantaloupe is the styrofoam packing material of fruit.

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Oh, and in utterly random and strange news...

I've been doing these IV iron treatments to deal with my anemia cause my Ferritin levels have been way low. It has been interesting watching it climb week by week. Well, in the last week - since I noted it was "fantastic", the level doubled and now I'm in the high range. WTF. Body chemistry is weird.

So, no more iron for a while. Yay. Odd, but yay!

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I told Joe Monstro was lonely and cold with no books to keep him warm. All Monstro needs is a fresh coat of paint and he can live in the dining room and be warm and loved and surrounded with books.

Monstro made the trip East?

What did he do, walk ?

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Nachos

Samosas, in the end. With vegetable biriani.

God, I love Indian food. Specially vegetarian.

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