'Hey Miss!!! What's my grade in here?'

This past year, my students constantly asked me about their grade.  Honestly, my system last year was terrible and I was always late with my online news grades.  I'll definitely utilize some of the grading techniques I have learned and hopefully streamline the process.

I really like how Alan uses categories in his grading policy, so I am going to steal it for next year. The story pitching sheet will definitely help the kids focus their story. This as well as posting pitches/beats to Google drive will help me, because we are required to have 3 grades a week in the grade book.

Finding things for students to do between stories has been a challenge.  Some of my pet peeves last year were when I'd see my student's playing on their phone. Even worse, seeing them play video games on our beautiful iMacs instead of doing something constructive with their time.  So Alan's "valleys" of production list will help with that down town.

This past year I ended up with student's who did not sign up for online news.  Many had no interest in the subject, which hindered those who ended up liking the subject and really wanted to learn.  I'm hoping the schedule will be done correctly for this coming  fall.

I am so grateful for being able to take part in the Reynolds experience, especially here at the Cronkite school.  I feel privileged to have a new network of some of the best educators in the nation and at ASU.  I am looking forward to using my new skills and sharing my knowledge with my students this fall.  I feel more prepared to help build a strong program at Molina and hopefully take it on a path to become a journalism school.


Victoria R Tijerina
Moises E. Molina High School
Dallas, Texas