I'm really feeling down..

[Jenefer3]

Today was the last day of classes for school and my teacher gave me my current grade, not including the grade for our final project...well right now, my grade is an F...and I know that my final project wasn't complete because she didn't give me two of the assignments I needed to have in the final project. I have never gotten a F or even a D ever before and I'm just really bummed about it. Now I know I've missed a lot of class...all 3 of my kids have been sick (my oldest was having blood clots in her lungs and has to go to a cancer center, my middle child was having medical issues, and my son is always having medical issues) and 2 of them had to go down to Portland, Oregon (over an hour away) to see specialists. Then, when I went in for my check up, my doctor found a quarter sized mass, which really freaked me out (that sweet man gave me Valium because I was freaking out so much). So I've had all these appointments for all 4 of us but I was able to keep up with my work and submit it through email attachments (I explained what was going on to each of my instructors so they didn't think I just dropped out) and I'm getting an A and a B+ in my other two classes...it's just this one..I asked for the assignments a couple times and she even sent me an email letting me know that I needed to get those done but she wouldn't tell me what they were.
I realize that there are people out there who have serious problems going on and my getting an F isn't really all that big of a deal, but I've already been feeling bad enough about my schooling..I was supposed to be done with my degree at the end of next quarter and that's not going to happen because I need to cut back my schedule and just go part-time so I won't graduate until the end of this year (December 2008)...so now I'm feeling down and like I'm a failure because I've always told my kids that school and education is extremely important and so are good grades and here I go and get an F.....

okay, I'm done whining now..sorry to ramble on so long.

[DBackFan]

:hug Sorry Jen. I am proud of you for going to school though!

[taz69]

So sorry. Hang in there. Have you checked into classes online? You can do them when you are able. I know Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton has quite a few of them, I imagine your school does too. Brush off the F-I got a D in biology and had to repeat the semester. You are going for it, AND caring for your loved ones-don't let this stop you. Keep your faith, and we are all behind you!

[SLance68]

Have you used grade forgiveness during your time at that school? What that means is that you can retake the class and get a higher grade and they will remove the F from your records.

Ok so you won't graduate until December. BUT you will graduate and that is what your kids will remember - not Mom got a F. You have a lot to told your head up about - how many people have gone back to college while raising kids? A lot I know but there are even more that are not able to do what you have accomplished. So hold your head up and go see about retaking that class (with a different instructor preferably) and getting that diploma in December.

[lizmolik]

Online classes are great! I am going to Athem College Online, and I love it there. I have 1 week to complete everything for that unit, and I can do it at night when the baby is sleeping or whenever I want! You should check into it, it is great! I can recommend you to my college if you would like? The teachers and staff there are great!

[Heidi]

Jenefer does this particular teacher know your situation? If not I'd let her know and maybe she'll give you extra time to get everything done.

[Jenefer3]

Jenefer does this particular teacher know your situation? If not I'd let her know and maybe she'll give you extra time to get everything done.

Yeah she knows, I even brought in documentation to prove it all (that's what my advisor told me to do so that way the teachers would know that it's a legitimate thing and not something I'm just using to get out of doing my school work). I don't know if she just doesn't care or if she just doesn't understand the situation.
Unfortunately, she's the only instructor who teaches this class and since she's only 40, I don't think she'll be retiring too soon.
I haven't looked into grade forgiveness, didn't know it even existed but I'll look into that next week. I'd have to see how that worked with my scholarships though. I got 8 scholarships and almost all of them require me to maintain a 3.0 gpa while attending at least part-time and I'm pretty sure that an F is going to drop my gpa down.
I thought about doing online classes but I wasn't sure if I would be disciplined enough to actually do it but maybe I'll look into that, especially if things continue the way they have been.
Thanks.

[mosdata1]

Is it too late to get an incomplete or withdrawl from that class? Would that hurt your credit hours for your semester/credit requirement for your scholarships? If not, try one of those too. You would still have to make up the class, but it would be worth it. Also, can you let the scholarship providers know what you have been going through? Many times, there are contact people with the organizations that will listen to what is going on in your life, and offer suggestions.
By the way, be proud of yourself for being able to put one foot in front of the other with all you have on your plate! You are a wonderful role model for your children.

[Shann]

that really sucks :( have you thought about talking to the admin or someone and letting them know you repeatedly requested the missing info and she repeatedly told you you needed to have it included but kept NOT telling you what it is. IMHO that's a bad teacher right there, she should have told you what you needed not witheld the info. I'd also tell her that you are not happy about that.

mosdata, I'm guessing since classes ended today she's way too late. If her school is like the ones I've attended you had to submit an incomplete or withdrawl halfway through to 3/4 through.

[Bubblescc]

Today was the last day of classes for school and my teacher gave me my current grade, not including the grade for our final project...well right now, my grade is an F...and I know that my final project wasn't complete because she didn't give me two of the assignments I needed to have in the final project. I have never gotten a F or even a D ever before and I'm just really bummed about it. Now I know I've missed a lot of class...all 3 of my kids have been sick (my oldest was having blood clots in her lungs and has to go to a cancer center, my middle child was having medical issues, and my son is always having medical issues) and 2 of them had to go down to Portland, Oregon (over an hour away) to see specialists. Then, when I went in for my check up, my doctor found a quarter sized mass, which really freaked me out (that sweet man gave me Valium because I was freaking out so much). So I've had all these appointments for all 4 of us but I was able to keep up with my work and submit it through email attachments (I explained what was going on to each of my instructors so they didn't think I just dropped out) and I'm getting an A and a B+ in my other two classes...it's just this one..I asked for the assignments a couple times and she even sent me an email letting me know that I needed to get those done but she wouldn't tell me what they were.
I realize that there are people out there who have serious problems going on and my getting an F isn't really all that big of a deal, but I've already been feeling bad enough about my schooling..I was supposed to be done with my degree at the end of next quarter and that's not going to happen because I need to cut back my schedule and just go part-time so I won't graduate until the end of this year (December 2008)...so now I'm feeling down and like I'm a failure because I've always told my kids that school and education is extremely important and so are good grades and here I go and get an F.....

okay, I'm done whining now..sorry to ramble on so long.



Dont let it get you down, its not easy going back to school!! Be proud of yourself!!! Prof's are not very forgiving or understanding, which I can understand sometimes, but not always. Hang in there!!!! and sure there may be other things more important than an F, but that does not make it any less important to you. It shows you care!! hang in there hon!



Yeah you only have so long to drop a class, but can you get an extension? I had to do that for my English class and I asked right at the end of the class. I know schools are different....

[ladybugva]

Want to applaud you for taking classes and w/ 3 kids w/ health issues and getting great grades in your other classes. That's def. something to be proud of. Go ahead and take a min. to feel bad, we all need to sometimes. And then Monday talk to your advisor. Since they already know your situation, let them know that you have talked to that teacher and you have never been given all the information to complete the project for that class. Maybe they can help you get an extension.