Not Surprised

"Good morning Julia!

I'm emailing because I want to apologize for missing class again this morning (Tuesday.) It's killing me. I get my braces off in three weeks, and was scheduled months ago for a whole series of appointments for final corrections on my teeth. I didn't realize, til two days ago, that it was interfering with SO much if my class time with you, ESPECIALLY since I missed the first week if class, coming back from my summer work.

I know we talked oh so very briefly about this last week, and I understand that there really isn't much I can do in terms of make-up classes, but I am dying for any opportunity to keep learning from you, and the Alexander Technique. I would be more than willing to come to Miami University to sit in on any classes you might find acceptable educational supplements to the work I'm currently doing with you at CCM, or, even, do research and write some kind of paper as classwork. I'm mildly concerned about my grade in the class with you at CCM, but moreso just want to get my hands into anything that will further my understanding of the Alexander Technique.

Any ideas?

Allyson WestCCM Drama Senior, Tuesdays, 9-11 am"



Hi Allyson,

As I told you in the hallway, I contacted Richard to see what policies are in place and how he suggested I handle your request. His response was that I should stick to my attendance policies and that your grade should reflect your "lack of care in priorities and planning." At this point you have 3 absences which would give you a "C" in the class. Please make every effort to attend the final two classes or your grade will drop further. Much as I would love to offer extra time outside of class to all of you, my schedule at Miami prevents me from doing so. See you next week.

Julia