We don't have honors in middle school, but our high school has changed its policy to "honor" anyone's request to be placed in the honors classes. It's worked surprisingly well! Students are, in fact, encouraged to attempt it if they're interested, and while many do, others choose not to. The work is challenging and they know this. But emphasizing that placement is open to anyone who wants to try makes it more "kid-centered" than "teacher selected." Having had this experience, I'd say that if your honors program is grade dependent and you have a motivated student, go with C or D (Aren't they the same?) or even 'B' if it' easier--it's one point, not 10.
Just my two cents. Mary On 6/30/08 2:17 PM, "TLP" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Your student is one point from making honors. The student has asked if > there is anyway they can earn the point in the last few days of the > quarter. Do you: > A. Go with the grade. Its what the kid earned. > B. Bump the grade up. > C Provide extra credit. > D. Provide a worthwhile task that will help boost the grade. > E.Keep the grade but make time for the student. Discuss grades and > learning with the student emphasizing the accomplishments behind the > current grade. > -- > Tena > > _______________________________________________ > The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
