My students turned in their TR projects today. Well, I should say they were due, and about two-thirds of my students brought their projects. I was appalled at the work... or lack thereof. Seriously? I gave three As and mostly Cs. There's a part of me that blanches at giving a kid an F-- but it would be an insult to the child and all things noble and good to attach any higher grade. No doubt I'm going to get a zillion complaints because interims go out Thursday (and my principal won't back me; she doesn't believe kids should fail-- even if they do absolutely jack). So be it. I can't teach that shoddy work is acceptable. I feel somehow responsible for what they turned in, and I don't know why. This was utterly depressing. Perhaps, I should have explained my expectations better.
I didn't get a run in, which I should have made a priority. I need to join the Y--it's too dark to run when I got home. But, I did work on my Genesis study. It was fun. K, my roommie, referred to me as a "life-long learner" with all my classes and books-- the library loves your type of person. So, when my sister called me a nerd tonight; I corrected her, "I'm a lifelong learner." She responded, "Goodnight, life-long nerd. Happy studying." And, this life-long learner needs a desk in her room, so she can nerd it up in private.
I'm contemplating a second job, but, perhaps, weaning my spending is a better idea. I need to think and pray on it. It'll cut in on my running and studying but will mean I can travel this summer. Perhaps, I can join a low time commitment ponzi scheme.
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