School November Update! (UPDATED 12/5)
ACADEMICS
Music History:
Quiz 1: 9 out of 15 -6 B-
Quiz 2: 30 out of 35 -5 B+
Midterm 3A (Quiz): 58 out of 65 -7 B
Midterm 3B (Listening): 25 out of 25 A+
Quiz 4 (Taken last Wednesday): 49 out of 50 -1* A
Final A (Quiz): December 15th
Final B (Listening): December 15th
*I had missed 3, but one question was thrown out because of a typo, and the other one I just plain got away with. Neato.
I don't get his grading scale either.
To clinch an A: Continue my perfect attendance, and get at least an A on either part of the Final.
P.E.
Currently have spent 28+ hours in the Fitness Center.
To clinch an A: In the remaining 5 days of Fitness Center (December 8th to December 12th), get to 30 hours.
Began the semester: 155.6 pounds
Today: around 160 pounds
Basketball
Missed three classes
To clinch an A: In the two remaining classes, attend at least 1.
College Choir
Missed two classes, attended Nov. 19 performance
To clinch an A: Attend all remaining recitals (Dec 8) and attend December 9 Final performance.
Geography
Quiz 1: 12/15 (80)
Quiz 2: 12/15 (80)
Quiz 3: 17/25 (68)
Quiz 4: 11/15 (73)
Quiz 5: 5/10 + 7 (57 - Dropped)
Quiz Mean: 75
Midterm (Take Home) 35/40 + 5 (92)
Midterm 2 (Take Home) 27/30* (90)
Midterm Mean: 90
*One correct answer of mine was discounted because of a typo in the question, because that was my fault apparently. (Two answers in a A-B-C-D question were marked A. The one that should have been "B" was the correct answer, and since I said "A" I got three points taken off my quiz.
Points total as of 12/1 - 165
To clinch an A: Get 460 points. Points available: Group Project Dec 9 or 11 (100), Homework/Attendance (100), Final (100), Extra Credit assignments
Voice
Missed one class. Performed in Mid-term. Will perform solos on Dec 2 (My own composition - Around the World) and Dec 11 (Lionel Richie - Hello, class song)
To clinch an A: Attend the remaining two classes. Whether I sing doesn't affect the grade.
Jazz Piano
Completed 5 out of 14 assignments with one class remaining.
To clinch an A: Hope that attendance matters more than assignments completed. (In other words, probably getting a B)
Psychology
Quiz 1: Unknown, probably bad
Quiz 2: 10/10
Quiz 3: 8/10
Quiz 4: 7/10
Quiz 5: Not taken yet
Midterm 1: 31/50
Midterm 2: 42/50
Homework 1: 21/30
Homework 2: 26/30
Final: Unknown date
Points total as of 12/1 - 138
To clinch an A: Get 310 points. Points available: Quiz 1, 4, 5 (I don't know how much I got on them, worst one gets dropped); Homework 3 (30), 5 Questions (50, some have been asked, but unaware of my score), Final (50)
In other words, eliminated from contention for an A by points. Can hope for extra credit, attendance (have not missed a class) and participation bonuses.
Guitar
Have had a scale test signed (out of 2), and one play around song (out of 4)
To clinch an A: Hope that attendance means more than songs performed, or perform 3 songs in the course of two weeks. Attend the final.
3D Animation
Completed all/most HW assignments and I believe I got a B on everything. I have not missed a class.
To clinch an A: Turn in Final project (it's near complete) on December 4th. Get an A on the Final project.
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SOCIAL
Music History: Nothing
P.E.: I have yet to have a discussion with Amanda/whatever her name is and I don't think I will. We've just said hi a few times.
Basketball: This is gotten very fun! It's too exhausting, and I still suck, though. I did make a three last week though!
Choir: So November 19 was our first performance, and it was a memorable one. There were a lot of people there to see us sing, including some friends and acquitances of mine. Truly one of the top days of the Fall 2008 semester.
Voice (MW): not all that interesting anymore. Sara left for the remainder of the semester because of work issues, and there's only like 6-7 people in the class now :/
Trip-to-Berkeley (MW): I started to go to Berkeley to work on 3D animation homework early in the semester. Now it's like I go just for the possibility of seeing my classmate from the Spanish 2B class. There's no question I have feelings for her, but I was not so much unable to ask her if she wanted to hang out sometime, but more that everytime I saw her, she was with somebody (sometimes a guy) and it makes it tough to approach her. I got to see her on Wednesday though, more on that in the December update.
Piano: no social updates
Geography: We're doing a Group Project now on Global Warming (well, that's what my group is doing), and that has made socializing come up more often in this class. Still, no major updates.
Voice: I will talk about how the performances go next month.
Jazz Piano/Jazz Combos: no updates. I think Leslie and I will have more potential next semester when I think we may take one or two classes together.
Psychology: I'm liking this class more, pretty girls abound!
Guitar: Brateil came back! That's made life a lot better.
3D Animation: no social updates
Yeah, I'm lazy, sue me.
Other stuff:
- On the 26th I saw the Decemberists from the Upper Balcony. It was a good show but I didn't like sitting up very far. There was some issues during the setlist when Colin tried to get the audience to hold hands and stuff. Nobody up here wanted to do that! Boooooooring
- So Obama was elected huh. Doesn't seem like his appointments have been that much of "Change". As far as I'm concerned, Prop 8 passed, so this election was a failure.
- Sharks are great! I'm loving it. Too bad the Raiders and Warriors are awful. What else is new.
- Here's some news, a website with my music and lyrics should be up by January 1st!
Music History:
Quiz 1: 9 out of 15 -6 B-
Quiz 2: 30 out of 35 -5 B+
Midterm 3A (Quiz): 58 out of 65 -7 B
Midterm 3B (Listening): 25 out of 25 A+
Quiz 4 (Taken last Wednesday): 49 out of 50 -1* A
Final A (Quiz): December 15th
Final B (Listening): December 15th
*I had missed 3, but one question was thrown out because of a typo, and the other one I just plain got away with. Neato.
I don't get his grading scale either.
To clinch an A: Continue my perfect attendance, and get at least an A on either part of the Final.
P.E.
Currently have spent 28+ hours in the Fitness Center.
To clinch an A: In the remaining 5 days of Fitness Center (December 8th to December 12th), get to 30 hours.
Began the semester: 155.6 pounds
Today: around 160 pounds
Basketball
Missed three classes
To clinch an A: In the two remaining classes, attend at least 1.
College Choir
Missed two classes, attended Nov. 19 performance
To clinch an A: Attend all remaining recitals (Dec 8) and attend December 9 Final performance.
Geography
Quiz 1: 12/15 (80)
Quiz 2: 12/15 (80)
Quiz 3: 17/25 (68)
Quiz 4: 11/15 (73)
Quiz 5: 5/10 + 7 (57 - Dropped)
Quiz Mean: 75
Midterm (Take Home) 35/40 + 5 (92)
Midterm 2 (Take Home) 27/30* (90)
Midterm Mean: 90
*One correct answer of mine was discounted because of a typo in the question, because that was my fault apparently. (Two answers in a A-B-C-D question were marked A. The one that should have been "B" was the correct answer, and since I said "A" I got three points taken off my quiz.
Points total as of 12/1 - 165
To clinch an A: Get 460 points. Points available: Group Project Dec 9 or 11 (100), Homework/Attendance (100), Final (100), Extra Credit assignments
Voice
Missed one class. Performed in Mid-term. Will perform solos on Dec 2 (My own composition - Around the World) and Dec 11 (Lionel Richie - Hello, class song)
To clinch an A: Attend the remaining two classes. Whether I sing doesn't affect the grade.
Jazz Piano
Completed 5 out of 14 assignments with one class remaining.
To clinch an A: Hope that attendance matters more than assignments completed. (In other words, probably getting a B)
Psychology
Quiz 1: Unknown, probably bad
Quiz 2: 10/10
Quiz 3: 8/10
Quiz 4: 7/10
Quiz 5: Not taken yet
Midterm 1: 31/50
Midterm 2: 42/50
Homework 1: 21/30
Homework 2: 26/30
Final: Unknown date
Points total as of 12/1 - 138
To clinch an A: Get 310 points. Points available: Quiz 1, 4, 5 (I don't know how much I got on them, worst one gets dropped); Homework 3 (30), 5 Questions (50, some have been asked, but unaware of my score), Final (50)
In other words, eliminated from contention for an A by points. Can hope for extra credit, attendance (have not missed a class) and participation bonuses.
Guitar
Have had a scale test signed (out of 2), and one play around song (out of 4)
To clinch an A: Hope that attendance means more than songs performed, or perform 3 songs in the course of two weeks. Attend the final.
3D Animation
Completed all/most HW assignments and I believe I got a B on everything. I have not missed a class.
To clinch an A: Turn in Final project (it's near complete) on December 4th. Get an A on the Final project.
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SOCIAL
Music History: Nothing
P.E.: I have yet to have a discussion with Amanda/whatever her name is and I don't think I will. We've just said hi a few times.
Basketball: This is gotten very fun! It's too exhausting, and I still suck, though. I did make a three last week though!
Choir: So November 19 was our first performance, and it was a memorable one. There were a lot of people there to see us sing, including some friends and acquitances of mine. Truly one of the top days of the Fall 2008 semester.
Voice (MW): not all that interesting anymore. Sara left for the remainder of the semester because of work issues, and there's only like 6-7 people in the class now :/
Trip-to-Berkeley (MW): I started to go to Berkeley to work on 3D animation homework early in the semester. Now it's like I go just for the possibility of seeing my classmate from the Spanish 2B class. There's no question I have feelings for her, but I was not so much unable to ask her if she wanted to hang out sometime, but more that everytime I saw her, she was with somebody (sometimes a guy) and it makes it tough to approach her. I got to see her on Wednesday though, more on that in the December update.
Piano: no social updates
Geography: We're doing a Group Project now on Global Warming (well, that's what my group is doing), and that has made socializing come up more often in this class. Still, no major updates.
Voice: I will talk about how the performances go next month.
Jazz Piano/Jazz Combos: no updates. I think Leslie and I will have more potential next semester when I think we may take one or two classes together.
Psychology: I'm liking this class more, pretty girls abound!
Guitar: Brateil came back! That's made life a lot better.
3D Animation: no social updates
Yeah, I'm lazy, sue me.
Other stuff:
- On the 26th I saw the Decemberists from the Upper Balcony. It was a good show but I didn't like sitting up very far. There was some issues during the setlist when Colin tried to get the audience to hold hands and stuff. Nobody up here wanted to do that! Boooooooring
- So Obama was elected huh. Doesn't seem like his appointments have been that much of "Change". As far as I'm concerned, Prop 8 passed, so this election was a failure.
- Sharks are great! I'm loving it. Too bad the Raiders and Warriors are awful. What else is new.
- Here's some news, a website with my music and lyrics should be up by January 1st!