SAMPLE INFORMAL ACADEMIC UPDATES FOR JANE DOE Biology - Doll Struggled on first quiz (68) but turned it around – organization needs to improve and conferences will help – great in small group work East Asian Studies - Neumann In-class writing is an issue – excellent work on objective tests and quizzes – needs more consistency in daily prep.  Research project on horizon may be a challenge for her.  Two missing assignments. Geometry - Sheldon No concerns – diligent, conscientious, and focused in class….89 and 94 on our two unit tests. Literature and Composition II - Perkins Late papers are common – have encouraged her to use Writing Lab – difficulty grasping abstract concepts but has great analytical skills.  Daily prep is good.