Poor grades? How to get help
Zach Metzler
Issue date: 10/29/09 Section: News
It's the middle of the semester and a big paper is due in two days. Your class grade is already a "D" and you can't afford to let it drop any lower. This can be quite stressful but there are ways to deal with it here at Kirkwood Community College.
The first thing you should do is talk to your professor, according to academic adviser Laura Riley.
If this step doesn't fix the problem, Riley suggested using learning services at Kirkwood. One of the most valuable is the Writing Center.
"The Writing Center will do proofreading of assignments. They'll also assist in research and even brainstorm for topics," Riley said.
The Math Lab does for math students what the Writing Center does for writing students. "The Math Lab really utilizes software to help students learn or boost their math skills," Riley said.
If you've tried all those things and still can't boost your grade or think the class may be affecting your performance in other classes, dropping the class may be your only option. Riley said students should consider whether dropping a class will affect financial aid.
The last day to drop a class is Nov. 17. Students have until Dec. 11 to withdraw from all classes.
The first thing you should do is talk to your professor, according to academic adviser Laura Riley.
If this step doesn't fix the problem, Riley suggested using learning services at Kirkwood. One of the most valuable is the Writing Center.
"The Writing Center will do proofreading of assignments. They'll also assist in research and even brainstorm for topics," Riley said.
The Math Lab does for math students what the Writing Center does for writing students. "The Math Lab really utilizes software to help students learn or boost their math skills," Riley said.
If you've tried all those things and still can't boost your grade or think the class may be affecting your performance in other classes, dropping the class may be your only option. Riley said students should consider whether dropping a class will affect financial aid.
The last day to drop a class is Nov. 17. Students have until Dec. 11 to withdraw from all classes.
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