Finis

Fall Quarter 2012 by the numbers...

17 of the original 24 students stuck it out for the whole quarter,
3 of whom failed to pass with a D,
3 of whom squeaked by with a C,
10 of whom landed solid B's,
and 1 lone student who conquered with an A.

17 final papers on The Alchemist revealed my student's innate logic
and only 4 fragmented sentences.
15 portfolio reflections showed their growth and critical thinking
(or lack thereof in the 2 who ignored the deadline.)

2 hour final exam which was rocked by all who read the directions.
2 late students,
One by 3 minutes and the other by 90.

Grades entered 4 days early, and
0 emails to complain about said grades.

30 days of break before
2 classes of Basic Writing begin to be taught by
1 happy adjunct.