Grades are posted - that is, of the things I have graded. I MUST remind students that their grade is a direct reflection of the effort they put into the course. If a student puts in little effort, does little work, does not pay much attention, it will be reflected in a lower grade. Consistently, those students who put in the effort to turn in their work on time, those who pay attention in class, those who pay attention to their work, those who do their own work and do not simply copy from other, earn higher grades. I am asking parents to keep up with their students - make sure that their student is keeping up, doing their work, reading the sections required of them, and studying regularly (not just the day before a test or quiz). Of the students, these are habits that can be taken to other classes as well as to everyday life with regard to daily responsibilities and in the workplace. Those of you doing well and putting in the effort, KUDOS to you. Those who are not, it never too late to start!