My Grading Philosophy

Learning from doing 

Grading in this course presents a challenge for me as your instructor, as I don't feel it's possible to grade your experience with some of the activities we will do. 

My goal is not for you to focus your energy to get a grade in this class, my goal for you is to complete this course having practiced the outlined objectives and outcomes. 

True learning in this class will be from doing. If you complete the course as I have outlined, you will automatically receive an A at the end of the quarter.

• I will be grading with a rubric. You will receive full points for "completion" as outlined on the rubric, partial points for assignments that do not meet the criteria on the rubric noted as "in progress", and if you do not submit the assignment, it will be considered "incomplete."

If you receive an 'incomplete' on any assignment, this just indicates to both of us that the assignment needs to be submitted. 

If you completed some of the rubric, it will show as 'in progress' and partial points on the assignment and partial credit in the grade book.

Make changes!!

I accept late work! You're free to make changes based on my feedback on the assignment and re-submit it for a complete. See more below.

Assignment Weights

Journaling, reflections, discussions and most coursework is weighted at 50% of your grade, and full credit if they are complete according to the rubrics.

The Midterm assignments [Canvas quiz and Midterm Project] and Final assignments [Canvas quiz, Wellness Guide, Final Wellness Advice, Final Presentation] are weighted at 50%.

Every assignment in this class has a rubric. A rubric simply lists the criteria that I am looking for when I assess your work. Make it a habit to review the rubric and use it to guide your work for every assignment. If you meet all the criteria, you'll earn a 'Complete' and full points for the assignment. 

If you have a submission and don't meet all the criteria, you'll earn partial points, it will show as 'in progress' on the rubric.  

If you do not submit the assignment by the due date, you will earn an 'Incomplete.'

If you receive an 'in progress' or partial points on the rubric, review my comments, make changes on the assignment, then resubmit for full credit. 

You always get a second chance! Remember, practicing these skills are our main goal. 

AI Policy

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools—including but not limited to ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, GrammarlyGO, and AI-powered paraphrasing or content generators—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly allowed by the instructor.

• First Offense: If AI-generated content is detected in any assignment, the student will receive a zero (0) on the assignment and a formal warning.

• Second Offense: If AI use is detected a second time, the student will receive a zero (0) on the assignment and will be referred to the Dean for further disciplinary action.

AI-generated content includes, but is not limited to:

• AI-written essays, discussion posts, or assignments

• AI-assisted paraphrasing or rewriting

• AI-generated outlines, summaries, or analysis

• AI-assisted responses in exams or quizzes

Students are responsible for ensuring that all submitted work is original and solely their own. If AI use is permitted in specific assignments, clear instructions will be provided. When in doubt, ask before using any AI.

💡 A Reminder: Your writing doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours. This class is about reflection, learning, and growth, not polished, AI-generated responses. I want to hear your voice, your experiences, your thought. The more raw, real, and uniquely yours the better. That’s where the real learning happens. Imperfection is welcome here.

It is ultimately your responsibility to drop the class, so you should monitor your grade and the college drop deadlines. However, I will drop students who do not regularly submit assignments and do not regularly communicate with me. 

If there is something happening in your life that is interfering with this course, please contact me directly so we can develop a plan for you to succeed. 

If I do not hear from you and/or there are 2 weeks of inactivity and submissions, you are communicating through your actions you are no longer interested in being enrolled and you are at risk for an instructor's drop.