Hows this for grades?

[DREDIOCK]

My sons most recent report card
Not bad eh?

Science & Society - A

The Vietnam Era - A

Creative Foods - A -   (he was looking for an easy elective)

Prep College Math - A

AP U.S. Government & Politics - B+

PE 12 - A  (lol like anyone ever fails Gym)

English IV Academic - B+


Since he was in grade school my mother has given himm $20 for every "A" he gets on his report card. Over the years he's made a pretty nice living off his grandmother
Looks like my mother is going to be oweing him yet another $100.

Last year she gave him an extra 100 for aceing Honors History all 4 quarters

[Masherbrum]

wtg Dred.  

Karaya

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Since he was in grade school my mother has given himm $20 for every "A" he gets on his report card. Over the years he's made a pretty nice living off his grandmother
Looks like my mother is going to be oweing him yet another $100.

Last year she gave him an extra 100 for aceing Honors History all 4 quarters

What is the "Daddy" incentive?

[RightF00T]

Rip, that would be more effective if there were "A"s emblazoned in those holes.  One whack to the keister would leave a permanent mark reminding the kiddo what he better get.  I don't think it would be psychologically impairing at all.  Although, I did grow up in fear of spare toy race car tracks and extension cords.

[Ripsnort]

For my 4th grader, we have established baselines:
A's get a $10 note.
B- or better to play sports.
C+ or better to play with friends after school and play sports
Anything below a C+ means no friends after school and suspension of whatever sports he is in until the grade level can be brought back up.

We have a website that is updated weekly by the school district for specific class projects, class work and testing so its a pretty cut and dried process for maintaining good grades.  He's got an overall grade average he needs to meet for the aforementioned criteria. He's been a A-/B+ student this year so far!

[Thrawn]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
We have a website that is updated weekly by the school district for specific class projects, class work and testing so its a pretty cut and dried process for maintaining good grades.

That's outstanding!  If you don't mind me asking, are they going to a public or private school?

[NATEDOG]

when my parents quit paying me, I quit trying, still made alot of As, but the grades did slip, and I wasn't able to go to the college I wanted to go to..... I sure showed them!

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Thrawn
That's outstanding!  If you don't mind me asking, are they going to a public or private school?

Public. We're fortunate enough to live in a school district that is highly desireable to be in, and ranks very high in ITBS scores in Math, reading and Language.  The unfortunate side of living in such a highly desireable school district is the price of real estate has skyrocketed, and so has our property taxes.

[Ripsnort]

Dred, just wanted to mention earlier but had little time to say it, good work with the kid!  As you know, make sure that he knows that school work is what makes you, as a parent, most proud of him.  Everything else takes a back seat to school work and grades. Continue that positive reinforcement, it pays off in big ways.

[Thrawn]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
Public.

Well, you could knock me over with a feather.  It's such a mind-bogglingly good idea I would have bet it came out a private school.  Geez, just incredible.  That's got to be one of the best ideas to help parents be more involved in their children's education I've heard of.  I wonder what the costs of implimentation are?  Thanks alot for posting about Rip, it's definately something I'm going to look into further and advocate when my daughter goes to school.

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Thrawn
Well, you could knock me over with a feather.  It's such a mind-bogglingly good idea I would have bet it came out a private school.  Geez, just incredible.  That's got to be one of the best ideas to help parents be more involved in their children's education I've heard of.  I wonder what the costs of implimentation are?  Thanks alot for posting about Rip, it's definately something I'm going to look into further and advocate when my daughter goes to school.

I'll PM you the link to our school district website, maybe you could give this PASS  system example to the school faculty in your district?

[Thrawn]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
I'll PM you the link to our school district website, maybe you could give this PASS  system example to the school faculty in your district?

Thanks Rip, it's much appreciated.  I'm going to tell everyone I can about this.

[Maverick]

The same system was used on me by my mother as well. It cost her some bucks during HS as I was on the honor roll every grading period.

With my son it was computer upgrades that had his attention. That and the ability to actually use it as if the grades weren't to my satisfaction the puter stayed off. He also knew that "C's" were unacceptable and B's tollerated only. If you don't have high expectations, the only ones kids will meet will be the low ones.

BTW when the kid finished HS he had 12 college credits already in Math and all "A's" in them. In just 2 semesters he's already only 3 units short of his Sophomore year. He says Calc 2 is mildly taxing. I had a heck of a time passing algebra...... Dad is very proud though!

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Maverick
The same system was used on me by my mother as well. It cost her some bucks during HS as I was on the honor roll every grading period.

With my son it was computer upgrades that had his attention. That and the ability to actually use it as if the grades weren't to my satisfaction the puter stayed off. He also knew that "C's" were unacceptable and B's tollerated only. If you don't have high expectations, the only ones kids will meet will be the low ones.

BTW when the kid finished HS he had 12 college credits already in Math and all "A's" in them. In just 2 semesters he's already only 3 units short of his Sophomore year. He says Calc 2 is mildly taxing. I had a heck of a time passing algebra...... Dad is very proud though!

Excellent! I only hope my sons  are as successful as yours, and that as a father I am up to your standards as you are to your children. Have a great thanksgiving!

By the way, the 1st grader LOVES homework, reading, etc. Polar opposite of his older brother who takes alittle more convincing to get his work done.

[BlueJ1]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK

AP U.S. Government & Politics - B+
 

I took this class last year in my junior year. Very worth while. The exam at the end sure was a brain teaser tho.