The class I skipped was debate,
Hey, the prof is seeing if you are up to the task - DEBATE!
The class I skipped was debate,
i would hassle you too if you were my student and signed your emails "peace". Did you start your email with "yo, teach!"?
"Thanks for letting me know; Scott is also absent because of a family emergency. I will keep you informed, and could you put the travel papers with signatures in my mailbox early next week? If you don’t have them, I can track a copy to the bulletin board outside my office for you."
OK, so I basically skipped class today because I need the extra time to catch up on another class; I have an essay for a literature class due at 10:30 p.m. that has to submitted online. Here is the email I sent her notifying my absence:
"Due to an unexpected occurrence earlier this morning that needs my immediate attention, I have to unfortunately miss class today. Please notify me of all the happenings of today's class. I'll see you next week, Sallie. Peace." She emailed me this response:
"Thanks for letting me know; Scott is also absent because of a family emergency. I will keep you informed, and could you put the travel papers with signatures in my mailbox early next week? If you don’t have them, I can track a copy to the bulletin board outside my office for you."
Travel Papers? I don't have "travel papers," and it was not a "family emergency," nor did I travel! And I never indicated that it was a family emergency requiring me to travel anywhere. I assume they're documents most likely with verification of some sort, probably a signed paper from an authority figure, for instance a doctor. The class I skipped was debate, which meets only on Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.. Since the class has limited instruction time, being that it is only one two-hour a week class, an absence is probably going to be magnified compared to an ordinary college class, judging by her response to my unexcused absence. The school policy is 4 unexcused absences per class every quarter. This is my first absence for her class. I should be OK, right? Dammit, what do I do? A lot of students commonly do this; it's usually not a big deal as long as they don't go over the school's said amount of absences. Peace.
Lastly, If I wanted to be taken seriously I would never sign an e-mail with the words "peace"--especially after my name.
I cannot agree with this enough. One thing you will learn about college grading (if you haven't already) is that it is highly subjective and you are at the complete mercy of your instructor. Many students end up in grey area grade boundaries and most courses have 10% or so "participation points" which is pretty much a fudge factor for the impression you've left on your teaching staff. Being honest and straightfoward is incredibly important and 9 times of 10 your instructor will value that.Telling the truth would save you a lot of headaches down the road. If you get 4 and this is your first, you should be fine.