Registering for a Class
1
A: Hello, I need to register for a class.
B: What class are you trying to take?
A: I want to take a Psychology class.
B: Well, there are only two classes open.
A: Can you tell me what days the classes are on?
B: One class is on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A: And the other class?
B: That class is from ten to twelve on Monday and Wednesday.
A: Are you sure these are the only open classes?
B: Yes, I am sure.
A: Okay, sign me up for the class on Monday and Wednesday.
B: Very well then.
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B: What class are you trying to take?
A: I want to take a Psychology class.
B: Well, there are only two classes open.
A: Can you tell me what days the classes are on?
B: One class is on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A: And the other class?
B: That class is from ten to twelve on Monday and Wednesday.
A: Are you sure these are the only open classes?
B: Yes, I am sure.
A: Okay, sign me up for the class on Monday and Wednesday.
B: Very well then.
2
A: I would like to register for a class today.
B: No problem, what class would you like to take?
A: I would very much enjoy taking a Psychology class.
B: There are two classes that are still open.
A: Which days are these classes on?
B: The first class is a Tuesday and Thursday class from two to three.
A: What about the other class?
B: The other class is on Monday and Wednesday from 10:00am-12:00pm.
A: Are you sure there are no more open classes?
B: I'm positive.
A: Sign me up for Monday and Wednesday.
B: Okay, I'll sign you up.
3
B: No problem, what class would you like to take?
A: I would very much enjoy taking a Psychology class.
B: There are two classes that are still open.
A: Which days are these classes on?
B: The first class is a Tuesday and Thursday class from two to three.
A: What about the other class?
B: The other class is on Monday and Wednesday from 10:00am-12:00pm.
A: Are you sure there are no more open classes?
B: I'm positive.
A: Sign me up for Monday and Wednesday.
B: Okay, I'll sign you up.
3
A: Could you help me to register for a class?
B: Do you know what class you want to take?
A: Are there any Psych classes available?
B: I believe there are still two Psychology classes open.
A: On what days are the classes?
B: There is one class on Tuesday and Thursday at 2 to 3.
A: Can you tell me about the other class?
B: It's from 10-12 on Monday and Wednesday.
A: You're positive that these are the only classes left?
B: These two are the only ones.
A: The class on Monday and Wednesday will be fine.
B: Very good.
B: Do you know what class you want to take?
A: Are there any Psych classes available?
B: I believe there are still two Psychology classes open.
A: On what days are the classes?
B: There is one class on Tuesday and Thursday at 2 to 3.
A: Can you tell me about the other class?
B: It's from 10-12 on Monday and Wednesday.
A: You're positive that these are the only classes left?
B: These two are the only ones.
A: The class on Monday and Wednesday will be fine.
B: Very good.
Meeting New Students
1
A: Hello, how are you doing?
B: Pretty good, and you?
A: I'm doing great.
B: That's great to hear.
A: So how long have you been going to PCC?
B: I've been going here for a couple years now. You?
A: This is my first year.
B: How do you like it so far?
A: It's all right.
B: You don't like it?
A: I'll like it better once I finish my GE.
B: That's exactly how I used to feel.
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B: Pretty good, and you?
A: I'm doing great.
B: That's great to hear.
A: So how long have you been going to PCC?
B: I've been going here for a couple years now. You?
A: This is my first year.
B: How do you like it so far?
A: It's all right.
B: You don't like it?
A: I'll like it better once I finish my GE.
B: That's exactly how I used to feel.
2
A: How are things with you?
B: Not too bad. How about yourself?
A: Not bad.
B: I'm glad to hear that.
A: Have you been going to PCC long?
B: I've only been here two years. How about yourself?
A: I just started this year.
B: Do you like it?
A: It's fine for right now.
B: You do not like it, right?
A: Once I'm finished with my GE, it should get better.
B: I felt the same way my first year.
3
B: Not too bad. How about yourself?
A: Not bad.
B: I'm glad to hear that.
A: Have you been going to PCC long?
B: I've only been here two years. How about yourself?
A: I just started this year.
B: Do you like it?
A: It's fine for right now.
B: You do not like it, right?
A: Once I'm finished with my GE, it should get better.
B: I felt the same way my first year.
3
A: How is everything going with you?
B: Great. You?
A: Pretty good.
B: Good for you.
A: When did you start going to PCC?
B: This is my second year. How about you?
A: I only got here this year.
B: You like it so far?
A: It's OK.
B: I can tell you don't really like it.
A: It'll get better after I finish my General Education.
B: I understand what you mean.
B: Great. You?
A: Pretty good.
B: Good for you.
A: When did you start going to PCC?
B: This is my second year. How about you?
A: I only got here this year.
B: You like it so far?
A: It's OK.
B: I can tell you don't really like it.
A: It'll get better after I finish my General Education.
B: I understand what you mean.
Finding a Classroom
1
A: Could you help me?
B: What do you need?
A: I can't seem to find my class.
B: What building is it in?
A: It's in the C building.
B: Oh, I know exactly where that is.
A: Do you think you can tell me where it is?
B: Sure, what room number is it?
A: It's room number 261.
B: I have a class around there right now.
A: Could you show me where it is?
B: No problem, come on.
2
B: What do you need?
A: I can't seem to find my class.
B: What building is it in?
A: It's in the C building.
B: Oh, I know exactly where that is.
A: Do you think you can tell me where it is?
B: Sure, what room number is it?
A: It's room number 261.
B: I have a class around there right now.
A: Could you show me where it is?
B: No problem, come on.
2
A: Excuse me, I need your assistance.
B: Sure, what's up?
A: I have no idea where my class is.
B: Tell me which building it's in.
A: My class is in the C building.
B: I know where the C building is.
A: Do you mind telling me where it is?
B: Of course, which room number is it?
A: Number 261.
B: I actually have a class right around there.
A; Can you please show me?
B: I can do that.
3
B: Sure, what's up?
A: I have no idea where my class is.
B: Tell me which building it's in.
A: My class is in the C building.
B: I know where the C building is.
A: Do you mind telling me where it is?
B: Of course, which room number is it?
A: Number 261.
B: I actually have a class right around there.
A; Can you please show me?
B: I can do that.
3
A: Do you mind helping me?
B: What can I help you with?
A: I'm not sure how to find my next class.
B: Do you know what building that it's in?
A: The C building, I think.
B: Well, that's not far away.
A: Could you point me in that direction?
B: Do you know what the room number is?
A: It's C261.
B: My next class is around there.
A: Can you show it to me?
B: Sure, let's go.
B: What can I help you with?
A: I'm not sure how to find my next class.
B: Do you know what building that it's in?
A: The C building, I think.
B: Well, that's not far away.
A: Could you point me in that direction?
B: Do you know what the room number is?
A: It's C261.
B: My next class is around there.
A: Can you show it to me?
B: Sure, let's go.
Buying Textbooks
1
A: How do I buy my textbooks?
B: Do you have your book list for your class?
A: Yes, I have my list.
B: Fine. Once you have it, you can go to the bookstore. Do you know where that is?
A: Yes, I know where the bookstore is.
B: OK, so once you pass the gym, it's the first door on your left. Do you know you can also sell your used textbooks there?
A: No, I didn't know I could do that.
B: You just take them with you and trade them with the used textbook man just outside the door. Do you think you will be doing that today?
A: Yes, I am going today.
B: Well, if you decide to go, I could meet you over there at 1:00 today or tomorrow to help you. Would that work for you?
A: Yes, thank you. That would be great.
B: Well, then, I'll talk to you later. Have a good day!
2
B: Do you have your book list for your class?
A: Yes, I have my list.
B: Fine. Once you have it, you can go to the bookstore. Do you know where that is?
A: Yes, I know where the bookstore is.
B: OK, so once you pass the gym, it's the first door on your left. Do you know you can also sell your used textbooks there?
A: No, I didn't know I could do that.
B: You just take them with you and trade them with the used textbook man just outside the door. Do you think you will be doing that today?
A: Yes, I am going today.
B: Well, if you decide to go, I could meet you over there at 1:00 today or tomorrow to help you. Would that work for you?
A: Yes, thank you. That would be great.
B: Well, then, I'll talk to you later. Have a good day!
2
A: Where can I buy textbooks?
B: First, you need to have the list of books for your class. Do you have that?
A: Yes, I have that.
B: Well, when you have that, you can take it over to the bookstore. Can you find it?
A: No, I don't know where the bookstore is.
B: Just pass the gym and it's the first door on your left. Were you aware that you can also turn in your old textbooks for money?
A: Really? How can I do that?
B: Take your used textbooks with you and give them to the representative near the entrance. He will pay you for them. Are you going today?
A: No, I can't make it today.
B: I could help you with buying your books if you meet me there at 1:00 today or tomorrow. Would you like my help?
A: No, thanks. I'm good.
B: I'll see you later then. Have a great day!
3
B: First, you need to have the list of books for your class. Do you have that?
A: Yes, I have that.
B: Well, when you have that, you can take it over to the bookstore. Can you find it?
A: No, I don't know where the bookstore is.
B: Just pass the gym and it's the first door on your left. Were you aware that you can also turn in your old textbooks for money?
A: Really? How can I do that?
B: Take your used textbooks with you and give them to the representative near the entrance. He will pay you for them. Are you going today?
A: No, I can't make it today.
B: I could help you with buying your books if you meet me there at 1:00 today or tomorrow. Would you like my help?
A: No, thanks. I'm good.
B: I'll see you later then. Have a great day!
3
A: Can you help me buy my textbooks?
B: There will probably be a book list in the bookstore. Do you have your class schedule handy?
A: No, I don't have that.
B: To get started, take that list over to the bookstore. Do you know where the bookstore is?
A: I am not sure where the bookstore is.
B: When you pass the gym, it'll be the first door on the left. Do you know how to sell your old textbooks for money?
A: Yes, I knew I could do that. Exactly how do I go about selling them?
B: If you give your used textbooks to the person at the booth outside the door, he will reimburse you. Can you go over there today?
A: I think maybe I could be there.
B: I am free at 1:00 today or tomorrow if you need some help. Want to meet me over there?
A: Maybe that would work.
B: I'll catch you later then. Have a wonderful morning.
B: There will probably be a book list in the bookstore. Do you have your class schedule handy?
A: No, I don't have that.
B: To get started, take that list over to the bookstore. Do you know where the bookstore is?
A: I am not sure where the bookstore is.
B: When you pass the gym, it'll be the first door on the left. Do you know how to sell your old textbooks for money?
A: Yes, I knew I could do that. Exactly how do I go about selling them?
B: If you give your used textbooks to the person at the booth outside the door, he will reimburse you. Can you go over there today?
A: I think maybe I could be there.
B: I am free at 1:00 today or tomorrow if you need some help. Want to meet me over there?
A: Maybe that would work.
B: I'll catch you later then. Have a wonderful morning.
Talking about a Professor
1
A: Could you tell me if you have ever taken a class from Dr. Miller?
B: Yes. Are you going to be taking a class from him?
A: Yes, but I have never taken his class before.
B: He is very interesting and challenging. Is that what you are looking for?
A: Yes, that's what I need.
B: He is really clear on what you need to learn to get a good grade. Are you willing to study hard?
A: Yes, I guess so.
B: What I really liked about him is that he was an understanding and friendly teacher. Do you enjoy that in a teacher?
A: Yes, I had a teacher like that before.
B: Did you know that he has 20 years teaching experience?
A: No, I didn't, but that could be a good thing.
B: Well, take a look at everything and figure out what is best for you. Good luck!
2
B: Yes. Are you going to be taking a class from him?
A: Yes, but I have never taken his class before.
B: He is very interesting and challenging. Is that what you are looking for?
A: Yes, that's what I need.
B: He is really clear on what you need to learn to get a good grade. Are you willing to study hard?
A: Yes, I guess so.
B: What I really liked about him is that he was an understanding and friendly teacher. Do you enjoy that in a teacher?
A: Yes, I had a teacher like that before.
B: Did you know that he has 20 years teaching experience?
A: No, I didn't, but that could be a good thing.
B: Well, take a look at everything and figure out what is best for you. Good luck!
2
A: Do you know anything about Dr. Miller's classes?
B: Yes. Are you in his class?
A: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester.
B: He really knew his stuff, but he graded hard. Would that be OK?
A: Yes, I really need someone who is really good.
B: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it. Can you do that?
A: Maybe, but I'm not sure.
B: Man, this guy was so funny when he was teaching. I like that, don't you?
A: No, that stuff isn't important to me.
B: Did you know that he is a fairly new teacher and very current in his field?
A: I don't care about any of that.
B: We all are looking for different things in an instructor. I hope I've helped you.
3
B: Yes. Are you in his class?
A: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester.
B: He really knew his stuff, but he graded hard. Would that be OK?
A: Yes, I really need someone who is really good.
B: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it. Can you do that?
A: Maybe, but I'm not sure.
B: Man, this guy was so funny when he was teaching. I like that, don't you?
A: No, that stuff isn't important to me.
B: Did you know that he is a fairly new teacher and very current in his field?
A: I don't care about any of that.
B: We all are looking for different things in an instructor. I hope I've helped you.
3
A: Would you talk to me about taking one of Dr. Miller's classes?
B: Yes. Have you ever been in one of his classes?
A: I'm thinking about taking his class next semester.
B: He was a very easy teacher. Are you thinking of taking a class with him?
A: I'm not sure because I really need to learn something, but I also worry about grades.
B: Grades are important, but don't you think that gaining the knowledge is important, too?
A: I really need to learn this stuff.
B: He made everything so interesting that the time just flew by. Do you know what I mean?
A: Yes, that sounds right for me.
B: Did you know that he came here last year after 10 years in the military?
A: Yeah, I already knew that. That could be a good thing.
B: I think you know that you have to make the best decision for you. Enjoy your year!
B: Yes. Have you ever been in one of his classes?
A: I'm thinking about taking his class next semester.
B: He was a very easy teacher. Are you thinking of taking a class with him?
A: I'm not sure because I really need to learn something, but I also worry about grades.
B: Grades are important, but don't you think that gaining the knowledge is important, too?
A: I really need to learn this stuff.
B: He made everything so interesting that the time just flew by. Do you know what I mean?
A: Yes, that sounds right for me.
B: Did you know that he came here last year after 10 years in the military?
A: Yeah, I already knew that. That could be a good thing.
B: I think you know that you have to make the best decision for you. Enjoy your year!
Making an Appointment with Your Professor
1
A: Professor, could I make an appointment with you?
B: I am free tomorrow afternoon between two and four; do you have a particular time in mind?
A: Two o'clock would be the best time.
B: Fine, do you know where my office is?
A: No, I'm not.
B: Remember, it is in the E building on the third floor.
A: I see.
B: Don't worry, it will work out fine once you get there. I'll see you then.
A: I'll see you then.
B: Looking forward to meeting with you!
2
B: I am free tomorrow afternoon between two and four; do you have a particular time in mind?
A: Two o'clock would be the best time.
B: Fine, do you know where my office is?
A: No, I'm not.
B: Remember, it is in the E building on the third floor.
A: I see.
B: Don't worry, it will work out fine once you get there. I'll see you then.
A: I'll see you then.
B: Looking forward to meeting with you!
2
A: Excuse me, Professor, is there a time when I could meet with you?
B: I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four; what time works out best?
A: I would like to come in at three o'clock.
B: I am glad that that works out; can you find my office?
A: Yes, I do.
B: Just follow the walkway to the outside and climb the stairs to the third floor.
A: I got it.
B: If you do get lost, just ask someone in the building to point the way.
A: Thank you, I'll be there.
B: If you need to cancel your appointment, please give me a call!
3
B: I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four; what time works out best?
A: I would like to come in at three o'clock.
B: I am glad that that works out; can you find my office?
A: Yes, I do.
B: Just follow the walkway to the outside and climb the stairs to the third floor.
A: I got it.
B: If you do get lost, just ask someone in the building to point the way.
A: Thank you, I'll be there.
B: If you need to cancel your appointment, please give me a call!
3
A: Professor, do you have a few moments when I could meet with you?
B: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday; what works best for you?
A: Three would be a good time.
B: Great, do you need directions to my office?
A: I'm not sure.
B: Well, just make sure to go through the double doors, and I'll be on the right.
A: OK, I'll find it.
B: It's very easy to find.
A: See you then.
B: I will enjoy seeing you; have a good week!
B: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday; what works best for you?
A: Three would be a good time.
B: Great, do you need directions to my office?
A: I'm not sure.
B: Well, just make sure to go through the double doors, and I'll be on the right.
A: OK, I'll find it.
B: It's very easy to find.
A: See you then.
B: I will enjoy seeing you; have a good week!
Turning Homework in Late
1
A: Excuse me, Professor. I have to talk to you about why my homework
didn't get done.
B: What happened that you didn't get it done?
A: I had to watch a football game instead.
B: Well, you had more than one day; couldn't you have fit it in on another day?
A: Yes, I think so.
B: Either way, I only allow one missed assignment per semester. When will you be turning the make-up in?
A: I'll make it up next week.
B: Fine, but it cannot happen again if you want an “A” in the class.
A: OK, I can do that.
B: Remember that you are in college now, not high school.
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B: What happened that you didn't get it done?
A: I had to watch a football game instead.
B: Well, you had more than one day; couldn't you have fit it in on another day?
A: Yes, I think so.
B: Either way, I only allow one missed assignment per semester. When will you be turning the make-up in?
A: I'll make it up next week.
B: Fine, but it cannot happen again if you want an “A” in the class.
A: OK, I can do that.
B: Remember that you are in college now, not high school.
2
A: I don't have my homework today.
B: You usually are good about turning it in; what happened?
A: I was really sick.
B: But couldn't you have done it when you felt better?
A: Yes, I probably could.
B: You have already missed one other assignment; when can I expect the make-ups?
A: Next class meeting.
B: That will be soon enough, but make sure you get next week's assignment in as well, all right?
A: That would work for me.
B: Good. I know that you are capable of being an excellent student.
3
B: You usually are good about turning it in; what happened?
A: I was really sick.
B: But couldn't you have done it when you felt better?
A: Yes, I probably could.
B: You have already missed one other assignment; when can I expect the make-ups?
A: Next class meeting.
B: That will be soon enough, but make sure you get next week's assignment in as well, all right?
A: That would work for me.
B: Good. I know that you are capable of being an excellent student.
3
A: Let me tell you what happened to my homework.
B: OK, go ahead--what is the excuse THIS time?
A: Actually, I did it, but then it got lost.
B: Could you have gotten it done at another time?
A: Yes, I could.
B: You have never missed an assignment before--when will you be making this one up?
A: I'll make it up early next week.
B: That would work, but don't let it happen again.
A: I'll try.
B: That will solve it then. Let's work hard to not let it happen again.
B: OK, go ahead--what is the excuse THIS time?
A: Actually, I did it, but then it got lost.
B: Could you have gotten it done at another time?
A: Yes, I could.
B: You have never missed an assignment before--when will you be making this one up?
A: I'll make it up early next week.
B: That would work, but don't let it happen again.
A: I'll try.
B: That will solve it then. Let's work hard to not let it happen again.
Finding an Error in Your Test Score
1
A: Excuse me, Professor. I think there might be an error in my test
score.
B: Sure. Do you think that the total is wrong or that you got something marked wrong that should have been marked right?
A: I think that the percentage is incorrect.
B: Let's just go over all of it to double-check.
A: Sure, let's do it.
B: Here is the answer sheet. Do you see a place where I marked something wrong that should have been right?
A: I don't see any mistakes.
B: OK, now that we've gotten those straightened out, let's total the score.
A: Yes, let's total it.
B: Well, if I total that like this and divide by this number, I get this total. Do you agree?
A: Yes, you're right.
B: Well then, we are all straight. Have a good day and thanks for bringing that to my attention.
2
B: Sure. Do you think that the total is wrong or that you got something marked wrong that should have been marked right?
A: I think that the percentage is incorrect.
B: Let's just go over all of it to double-check.
A: Sure, let's do it.
B: Here is the answer sheet. Do you see a place where I marked something wrong that should have been right?
A: I don't see any mistakes.
B: OK, now that we've gotten those straightened out, let's total the score.
A: Yes, let's total it.
B: Well, if I total that like this and divide by this number, I get this total. Do you agree?
A: Yes, you're right.
B: Well then, we are all straight. Have a good day and thanks for bringing that to my attention.
2
A: I was looking at my test score and think that it should be higher.
B: Is the math wrong or the way the answer was marked?
A: I think an answer got marked wrong that should have been marked right.
B: These things can happen; let's double-check the answers first to be sure, all right?
A: That would be great!
B: Look at the answer sheet and compare it to your answers. Do you see any place where I made a mistake in grading?
A: This one right here should be right.
B: Yeah, I see the same thing; now we can do the math and check that, right?
A: Yeah, let's do the math.
B: I count all of the correct answers, total them, and divide by the total. Does this look right to you?
A: Looks pretty good.
B: Thank you for caring enough to check on your scores; keep studying!
3
B: Is the math wrong or the way the answer was marked?
A: I think an answer got marked wrong that should have been marked right.
B: These things can happen; let's double-check the answers first to be sure, all right?
A: That would be great!
B: Look at the answer sheet and compare it to your answers. Do you see any place where I made a mistake in grading?
A: This one right here should be right.
B: Yeah, I see the same thing; now we can do the math and check that, right?
A: Yeah, let's do the math.
B: I count all of the correct answers, total them, and divide by the total. Does this look right to you?
A: Looks pretty good.
B: Thank you for caring enough to check on your scores; keep studying!
3
A: Could we go over some things, because I think my test score is
wrong.
B: What do you think is wrong, the math or the way your answer was scored?
A: Both.
B: I am willing to take a second look because teachers make mistakes, too. Will that work for you?
A: Yeah, I'm ready.
B: Check your answers against the ones on the answer sheet and let me know where you see the mistake.
A: These look strange.
B: Yes, I agree; let's move on to the calculating of the score. Would that be OK?
A: OK, let's do the calculation.
B: We add all of these up and divide by this and that gives us this percentage.
A: I see.
B: Anytime you have a question, please feel free to ask!
B: What do you think is wrong, the math or the way your answer was scored?
A: Both.
B: I am willing to take a second look because teachers make mistakes, too. Will that work for you?
A: Yeah, I'm ready.
B: Check your answers against the ones on the answer sheet and let me know where you see the mistake.
A: These look strange.
B: Yes, I agree; let's move on to the calculating of the score. Would that be OK?
A: OK, let's do the calculation.
B: We add all of these up and divide by this and that gives us this percentage.
A: I see.
B: Anytime you have a question, please feel free to ask!
Borrowing Class Notes
1
A: Do you have the notes from last week's class?
B: Did you come late?
A: I couldn't make it.
B: Why is that?
A: I was sick.
B: Oh, okay. Well, here you go.
A: Are these all of them?
B: Oh, wait, here are the rest.
A: Thanks a bunch.
B: Don't mention it.
2
B: Did you come late?
A: I couldn't make it.
B: Why is that?
A: I was sick.
B: Oh, okay. Well, here you go.
A: Are these all of them?
B: Oh, wait, here are the rest.
A: Thanks a bunch.
B: Don't mention it.
2
A: Do you mind if I borrow the notes from last week?
B: Were you here last week?
A: I was unable to make it.
B: How come?
A: I was sick that day, and couldn't make it.
B: Well, here are the notes.
A: Are there any more?
B: Sorry, here you go.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: No problem.
3
B: Were you here last week?
A: I was unable to make it.
B: How come?
A: I was sick that day, and couldn't make it.
B: Well, here are the notes.
A: Are there any more?
B: Sorry, here you go.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: No problem.
3
A: Let me get last week's notes.
B: Yeah, sure--you didn't come to class that day?
A: I couldn't come.
B: Why not?
A: I wasn't feeling well.
B: Here they are.
A: Thanks a lot; are these all the notes?
B: Oh, no, this is the rest.
A: Thank you very much.
B: It's no problem at all.
B: Yeah, sure--you didn't come to class that day?
A: I couldn't come.
B: Why not?
A: I wasn't feeling well.
B: Here they are.
A: Thanks a lot; are these all the notes?
B: Oh, no, this is the rest.
A: Thank you very much.
B: It's no problem at all.
Grading Policy
1
A: I was wondering how you are going to calculate our final grades.
B: Grades are based on many things: homework, attendance, quizzes, mid-term, and final.
A: What counts the most?
B: Actually I look at all of it and let's not forget class participation.
A: Do you grade on a curve or use percentages?
B: Homework, attendance, and quizzes are sixty percent; the mid-term and final are worth twenty percent each.
A: What if we miss something?
B: I will allow one unexcused absence; after that you need to contact me ahead of time.
A: Will you tell us if we are failing during the year?
B: You will be able to track your progress during the year.
2
B: Grades are based on many things: homework, attendance, quizzes, mid-term, and final.
A: What counts the most?
B: Actually I look at all of it and let's not forget class participation.
A: Do you grade on a curve or use percentages?
B: Homework, attendance, and quizzes are sixty percent; the mid-term and final are worth twenty percent each.
A: What if we miss something?
B: I will allow one unexcused absence; after that you need to contact me ahead of time.
A: Will you tell us if we are failing during the year?
B: You will be able to track your progress during the year.
2
A: What do you base our grades on?
B: All of your coursework is important, including everything from attendance and homework to all of your test results for the semester.
A: Does the final count the most?
B: All of it is important; please just do your best at all times.
A: How do you total our scores?
B: The final and mid-term are twenty percent each; homework, attendance, and quizzes are the rest.
A: What if we are out sick?
B: Make sure you contact me as I only allow one unexcused absence.
A: How can we know if we are doing OK during the year?
B: Your grade will not be a surprise; you will know what you need to work on.
3
B: All of your coursework is important, including everything from attendance and homework to all of your test results for the semester.
A: Does the final count the most?
B: All of it is important; please just do your best at all times.
A: How do you total our scores?
B: The final and mid-term are twenty percent each; homework, attendance, and quizzes are the rest.
A: What if we are out sick?
B: Make sure you contact me as I only allow one unexcused absence.
A: How can we know if we are doing OK during the year?
B: Your grade will not be a surprise; you will know what you need to work on.
3
A: How do you decide what grade we get?
B: I look at many things: attendance, quizzes, and tests.
A: What is the most important factor?
B: Obviously I look for improvement as we go along, but I would like you to do your best from the beginning.
A: How can we keep track of our grades?
B: The final and midterm are 40 percent of your grade; homework, attendance, and quizzes total 60 percent.
A: What if we can't get to school?
B: You can only miss one class without penalty.
A: If we have a major problem, will you let us know?
B: I will be letting you know during the year if you have a major problem.
B: I look at many things: attendance, quizzes, and tests.
A: What is the most important factor?
B: Obviously I look for improvement as we go along, but I would like you to do your best from the beginning.
A: How can we keep track of our grades?
B: The final and midterm are 40 percent of your grade; homework, attendance, and quizzes total 60 percent.
A: What if we can't get to school?
B: You can only miss one class without penalty.
A: If we have a major problem, will you let us know?
B: I will be letting you know during the year if you have a major problem.
Discussing Your Grades with Your Professor
1
A: I'd like to talk to you about my grades.
B: Sure! What exactly do you have questions about?
A: I am worried that I messed up on a test.
B: Well, let me take a look at my grade book. How do YOU think you are doing?
A: I think I am doing great, except for that one test!
B: Well, your scores show that you could do a little better. What do you think you could improve on?
A: I think that I could study a little harder for tests.
B: Fine! Please remember that regular attendance is the most important way to begin.
A: Yes, I know.
B: I'm sure you'll do fine.
2
B: Sure! What exactly do you have questions about?
A: I am worried that I messed up on a test.
B: Well, let me take a look at my grade book. How do YOU think you are doing?
A: I think I am doing great, except for that one test!
B: Well, your scores show that you could do a little better. What do you think you could improve on?
A: I think that I could study a little harder for tests.
B: Fine! Please remember that regular attendance is the most important way to begin.
A: Yes, I know.
B: I'm sure you'll do fine.
2
A: Could you talk to me for a few minutes about my grades?
B: Step into my office for a moment. What is your concern?
A: Am I failing?
B: Let's go on the computer to see what's up. Do you think you are doing well?
A: I am pretty sure that I am in trouble.
B: I can see that you are trying, but where do you think you could improve?
A: I missed a few classes; I need to make sure I come to school on a regular basis.
B: Having a regular study routine and following it is very important, right?
A: I'll try; it's hard!
B: Thanks for stopping by!
3
B: Step into my office for a moment. What is your concern?
A: Am I failing?
B: Let's go on the computer to see what's up. Do you think you are doing well?
A: I am pretty sure that I am in trouble.
B: I can see that you are trying, but where do you think you could improve?
A: I missed a few classes; I need to make sure I come to school on a regular basis.
B: Having a regular study routine and following it is very important, right?
A: I'll try; it's hard!
B: Thanks for stopping by!
3
A: Professor, I'm concerned about my grades. Do you have a minute?
B: Of course, how can I help you?
A: I want to know if I am doing OK.
B: Let's pull out your scores so far. Do you think you are doing OK?
A: I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well.
B: I'm seeing that you are doing OK in some areas, but not so well in others.
A: I think I could take better notes and read a little more.
B: You can greatly improve your grades by always reflecting on what you can improve on.
A: I'm working on it!
B: Just do your best and I am sure that you will see improvement.
B: Of course, how can I help you?
A: I want to know if I am doing OK.
B: Let's pull out your scores so far. Do you think you are doing OK?
A: I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well.
B: I'm seeing that you are doing OK in some areas, but not so well in others.
A: I think I could take better notes and read a little more.
B: You can greatly improve your grades by always reflecting on what you can improve on.
A: I'm working on it!
B: Just do your best and I am sure that you will see improvement.
Telling Your Professor You Will Be Absent
1
A: Excuse me, Professor. I am going to miss next week's class.
B: Is this something that you could schedule for another time?
A: No, I have to do this; it's important!
B: Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you?
A: I've made arrangements with a friend to help me.
B: You know that I only allow one absence per semester, don't you?
A: Yes, I know.
B: Write down your name and the date on a piece of paper and give it to me.
A: OK, I can do that.
B: Well, have a good day off from class.
2
B: Is this something that you could schedule for another time?
A: No, I have to do this; it's important!
B: Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you?
A: I've made arrangements with a friend to help me.
B: You know that I only allow one absence per semester, don't you?
A: Yes, I know.
B: Write down your name and the date on a piece of paper and give it to me.
A: OK, I can do that.
B: Well, have a good day off from class.
2
A: Professor, I will not be here for our next class meeting.
B: Is this absolutely necessary?
A: I tried to work something out, but I really do have to miss one class.
B: Will you be able to make up the work you missed?
A: I'm going to be doing a lot of extra reading.
B: Remember that I will only let you miss one class meeting per semester.
A: Yes, I remember.
B: Could you e-mail me this week as a reminder?
A: Sure, no problem.
B: Make good use of that day off; you'll only have one this semester!
3
B: Is this absolutely necessary?
A: I tried to work something out, but I really do have to miss one class.
B: Will you be able to make up the work you missed?
A: I'm going to be doing a lot of extra reading.
B: Remember that I will only let you miss one class meeting per semester.
A: Yes, I remember.
B: Could you e-mail me this week as a reminder?
A: Sure, no problem.
B: Make good use of that day off; you'll only have one this semester!
3
A: I have to miss school next week.
B: Isn't there some way you could work your schedule out to be here?
A: Unfortunately, this is what I have to do.
B: How are you going to catch up?
A: I've got it all covered.
B: If you miss this class, you will have used up your quota for the semester.
A: Don't worry, this will be the last class I miss.
B: Make sure to remind me right before you are absent.
A: I'll remember.
B: Enjoy your day off and don't forget to study!
B: Isn't there some way you could work your schedule out to be here?
A: Unfortunately, this is what I have to do.
B: How are you going to catch up?
A: I've got it all covered.
B: If you miss this class, you will have used up your quota for the semester.
A: Don't worry, this will be the last class I miss.
B: Make sure to remind me right before you are absent.
A: I'll remember.
B: Enjoy your day off and don't forget to study!
Telling Your Professor You Have to Leave Early
1
A: Professor, I am going to need to leave class early today.
B: What is the problem?
A: I need to go to the airport to pick up a relative.
B: Are you planning on having someone take notes for you?
A: Yes, I've got that part covered.
B: When, exactly do you need to leave?
A: I don't need to leave until the very end of class.
B: Fine, but next time try and not have to miss class again.
A: Thanks, Professor. See you later!
B: See you later! Drive carefully.
2
B: What is the problem?
A: I need to go to the airport to pick up a relative.
B: Are you planning on having someone take notes for you?
A: Yes, I've got that part covered.
B: When, exactly do you need to leave?
A: I don't need to leave until the very end of class.
B: Fine, but next time try and not have to miss class again.
A: Thanks, Professor. See you later!
B: See you later! Drive carefully.
2
A: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class
early.
B: Why do you have to leave early?
A: I am not feeling well.
B: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?
A: Yes, it's all taken care of.
B: Are you leaving right away or can you stay for a few more minutes?
A: I can stay a few more minutes.
B: OK, but please make sure that you get all of your make-up work completed.
A: Thanks, Professor. I've got it covered!
B: Go do what you have to do, but make sure it doesn't happen again.
3
B: Why do you have to leave early?
A: I am not feeling well.
B: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?
A: Yes, it's all taken care of.
B: Are you leaving right away or can you stay for a few more minutes?
A: I can stay a few more minutes.
B: OK, but please make sure that you get all of your make-up work completed.
A: Thanks, Professor. I've got it covered!
B: Go do what you have to do, but make sure it doesn't happen again.
3
A: I am sorry, but I can't stay until the end of class.
B: Where do you need to be that is more important than school?
A: I have an appointment.
B: Do you have a plan to make up your missed work?
A: No, but I'll make sure someone helps me out this week with my missed work.
B: Are you going to go right away?
A: I am leaving right now.
B: All right, but please remember that it is your responsibility to catch up.
A: Thanks, Professor. I'll make sure everything gets taken care of.
B: Goodbye, and try not to miss any more school.
B: Where do you need to be that is more important than school?
A: I have an appointment.
B: Do you have a plan to make up your missed work?
A: No, but I'll make sure someone helps me out this week with my missed work.
B: Are you going to go right away?
A: I am leaving right now.
B: All right, but please remember that it is your responsibility to catch up.
A: Thanks, Professor. I'll make sure everything gets taken care of.
B: Goodbye, and try not to miss any more school.
Talking to a Counselor
1
A: I have an appointment for 1:30.
B: What can I help you with?
A: Well, I have a problem with my class schedule.
B: What is it?
A: It seems that I've been given two classes scheduled at the same time.
B: I can understand the problem with that.
A: Is there any way that you can fix my schedule?
B: No problem, do you want those classes still?
A: Yes, I do.
B: Let me see if I can find one of these classes on another day.
A: Thank you very much.
2
B: What can I help you with?
A: Well, I have a problem with my class schedule.
B: What is it?
A: It seems that I've been given two classes scheduled at the same time.
B: I can understand the problem with that.
A: Is there any way that you can fix my schedule?
B: No problem, do you want those classes still?
A: Yes, I do.
B: Let me see if I can find one of these classes on another day.
A: Thank you very much.
2
A: I'm here for my appointment.
B: What can I do for you today?
A: I have an issue with my schedule.
B: Tell me the problem.
A: I have two classes on here that are at the same time.
B: Oh, I see.
A: Can you change that for me?
B: Do you still want both classes?
A: Yes, I would like to keep both classes.
B: I'll try to change one to a different day.
A: I would greatly appreciate that.
3
B: What can I do for you today?
A: I have an issue with my schedule.
B: Tell me the problem.
A: I have two classes on here that are at the same time.
B: Oh, I see.
A: Can you change that for me?
B: Do you still want both classes?
A: Yes, I would like to keep both classes.
B: I'll try to change one to a different day.
A: I would greatly appreciate that.
3
A: I was supposed to meet with you at 1:30.
B: Yes, I see. What did you need to see me about?
A: There's a problem with my schedule.
B: What's the problem?
A: Two of my classes occur at the same time.
B: Well, I can see that's a problem.
A: Is it at all possible for you to fix that error?
B: Yes, I can. Would you still like to have both of these classes?
A: I want to keep both of them, if that's possible.
B: Well, let me find you one of these classes on a different day.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: Yes, I see. What did you need to see me about?
A: There's a problem with my schedule.
B: What's the problem?
A: Two of my classes occur at the same time.
B: Well, I can see that's a problem.
A: Is it at all possible for you to fix that error?
B: Yes, I can. Would you still like to have both of these classes?
A: I want to keep both of them, if that's possible.
B: Well, let me find you one of these classes on a different day.
A: Thanks a lot.
Adding a Class
1
A: I am unsure how to add a class and need help.
B: I have an opening. Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
A: Yes, I have an add sheet.
B: After I sign it, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
A: No, I'm not sure.
B: When you cross the quad, the office is right in front of you. Go inside and follow the signs to the correct line.
A: Thanks. I understand what to do now.
B: It should be easy to find. After you add the class, check with me in a few weeks to make sure that you are on my roll sheet.
A: That sounds good.
B: Good, just make sure that you do the same thing if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck!
2
B: I have an opening. Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
A: Yes, I have an add sheet.
B: After I sign it, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
A: No, I'm not sure.
B: When you cross the quad, the office is right in front of you. Go inside and follow the signs to the correct line.
A: Thanks. I understand what to do now.
B: It should be easy to find. After you add the class, check with me in a few weeks to make sure that you are on my roll sheet.
A: That sounds good.
B: Good, just make sure that you do the same thing if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck!
2
A: Professor, can you help me add your class?
B: You have to bring me an add sheet to sign. Do you have one?
A: No, I will have to get an add sheet.
B: You must take the signed add slip to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
A: No, I don't know where that is.
B: The office is in front of you as you cross the quad. The signs in the hallway will tell you where you need to be.
A: I think I can find it.
B: You'll find it easily. Make sure you add the class and then we will look at the roll sheet later to make sure that you were added on.
A: Thank you for letting me add your class.
B: To drop a class, you need to do the same thing with a drop slip. Good luck!
3
B: You have to bring me an add sheet to sign. Do you have one?
A: No, I will have to get an add sheet.
B: You must take the signed add slip to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
A: No, I don't know where that is.
B: The office is in front of you as you cross the quad. The signs in the hallway will tell you where you need to be.
A: I think I can find it.
B: You'll find it easily. Make sure you add the class and then we will look at the roll sheet later to make sure that you were added on.
A: Thank you for letting me add your class.
B: To drop a class, you need to do the same thing with a drop slip. Good luck!
3
A: I am not sure how to add a class.
B: Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
A: I'll bring one next time.
B: When you get the signed add slip, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office or you will not be added. Can you find the office?
A: I think I know where it is.
B: Across the courtyard on the right is the office. Follow the signs to the correct line. Is that clear?
A: Thank you for your directions. It's clear.
B: You can't miss it. Add the class and then come back. We'll check later to make sure you are on the roll sheet.
A: That's great. Thank you so much.
B: Do the same thing with a drop slip if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck!
B: Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
A: I'll bring one next time.
B: When you get the signed add slip, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office or you will not be added. Can you find the office?
A: I think I know where it is.
B: Across the courtyard on the right is the office. Follow the signs to the correct line. Is that clear?
A: Thank you for your directions. It's clear.
B: You can't miss it. Add the class and then come back. We'll check later to make sure you are on the roll sheet.
A: That's great. Thank you so much.
B: Do the same thing with a drop slip if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck!
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