For a freshman who continues down the road of failure, here is a checklist for our own sanity.

Your content plus one phrase. What would it be?

Since the fall of 2008 I have sought to persuade freshmen to do their homework. As of today, I am looking to partner with them. The difference is dramatic but the results could disappoint.

I’m always amazed at what freshmen can do when the environment is right.

We took 24 freshmen who are failing or nearly failing classes and gave them the option to stick around school for an extra five (5) hours. As I said goodbye to them this evening, they were rounding out 12 hours of being in the building.