Observations from first half of the year

So we made it through the first half of the year.
Overall I am pleased with your work and effort. There are only a few things I would like to mention:
1. I don't give you grades -- you earn them. Remember that I grade on a point system, which means everything counts even more. You may have an 89% in the class and think you are missing an "A" by just one point, but it is more than just one point, it is one percent.
2. I do offer extra credit, but you need to do it and submit it on time. The third and fourth nine weeks extra credit will be to register and take either the SAT or ACT. To sign-up see Ms. Abesada (CAP Advisor) in the main office. Remember if you are on free/reduced lunch you can get a voucher so you don't have to pay the registration fee, which is like $45.
3. Up to now we have read in class, but this second half of the year you will be responsible for reading more independently at home so make sure you are keeping up with the reading. This is to prepare you for college.

I look forward to a great second half of the school year.
Remember -- "The Gladiator life is the life we live." :)