I’m really frustrated with my teacher right now. He hasn’t updated our grades all quarter and refuses to accept any missing work. His teaching style is incredibly unstructured; he mainly assigns us chapters to read and answer questions about, without providing clear guidance. The last time he updated the grades was during the first week of January, and now it’s March—he only started entering assignments last Wednesday, right before the quarter ended on Friday.
He entered grades for assignments from February, and just began adding the rest today. I submitted some work last Friday, and he marked everything as a 55. When I tried to submit more work today (the following Monday), he told me “the quarter ended last week,” but he still accepted it. However, it looks like he gave me 0s for that work. I don’t understand why he’s handling a college prep history class this way, especially since he hasn’t been on top of grading.
I had an A+ before the grades were posted, but now I’m sitting at a 58. I still have more assignments to complete, but I’m worried it’ll be a waste of my time. This teacher can be very stubborn, and I’ve had issues with him before. What should I do? Thanks for any advice!
It sounds like you’re in a really frustrating situation. Here are some steps you might consider taking:
Document Everything: Keep records of the assignments you’ve submitted, the grades you’ve received (or not received), and any communications you’ve had with the teacher regarding your grades. This will be helpful if you end up needing to escalate the issue.
Talk to the Teacher: If you feel comfortable, try to have another conversation with your teacher. Politely express your concerns about the lack of feedback and structure, and ask about the missing work and how it affected your grade. Sometimes clarity can help resolve issues.
Seek Support: If the conversation with your teacher doesn’t yield results, consider reaching out to a school counselor or academic advisor. They might be able to advocate for you and help facilitate a resolution.
Contact Administration: If the issue persists and you feel that your grades reflect something unfair, you might need to escalate the matter to someone higher up, like your principal or the head of the history department.
Focus on Future Assignments: While it’s understandable to be concerned about your grade, make sure to keep working on any future assignments. They can help improve your overall performance, especially if you’re allowed to turn them in.
Consider Alternative Resources: If you feel like you’re not getting the support you need in this class, look for additional resources such as tutoring or study groups to help you understand the material better.
Remember, while it’s frustrating now, focusing on what you can control and addressing the issue calmly and constructively will give you the best chance of finding a solution. Good luck!