5th Week Assessments

Quickly approaching is one of the most pivotal weeks of the entire semester. During 5th week, professors will be in contact with the Gatton Staff about the status of the Academy students in their classes. This can be a very intense week for a lot of people.

For juniors, this could be the first time they have ever had a failing grade in a course. For seniors, this could be a sign that they have an incredible amount of work ahead of them. If the fifth week is good for anything, it is good for providing perspective.

For students struggling, now is the time they need to begin accepting help, putting in more effort, and talking to their professors. Fifth-week assessments give the students the perspective they need to prepare for the recovery they may require. It also provides the staff an idea of who they may need to support.

For students thriving, this is a good week. There is validation for the hard work they have put in. For juniors, this week could be exactly what they need to feel like they belong. For seniors, this could be a sign that the end is around the corner. For some, this may be a week they do not even notice. However, the class of 2021 and 2022 cannot be complacent. This is the time to fix failing grades and maintain passing grades.

Beyond fifth week assessments, there are a variety of things happening at Gatton. Students are having a blast with Gatton Games, a group activity that happened at the Colonnades one Friday night. Clubs have been meeting weekly, continuing business as usual. We’ve also had picture day.

            We are barreling towards the halfway point in the semester. To Gatton students, continue working hard!

Jackson Powers