Below I’m answering a number of questions for each category of Shocker. I will be responding to emails throughout break periodically, but most common questions are answered below.

If you are an undergraduate emailing about grades, the email will be deleted and ignored. It’s not personal, as said during the last week of classes!

Undergraduate Students #

What is my grade? #

I can’t talk about grades over email due to FERPA regulations. Your final letter grade is on MyWSU.

My final grade is 69%. Can I get a C-? #

No. You ended up with a 69% because either:

1. You submitted the extra credit portfolio and went from 65% to 69%. That was your grade increase. You had a D. Now you have a D+.
2. You did not submit the extra credit portfolio, so your grade doesn’t change.

Can we play chess? #

Please do! Send me a challenge on chess.com. I’m jmhammond. Please also message me let me know who you are because I ignore games from strangers.

(Math 321) I have an $x$+ grade, can you round up? (here $x\in \{B, C, D\}$) #

No.

How do I raise my grade? #

The semester is over and there were many, many chances to earn credit. Your final grade is what you earned and there is no way to raise (or lower) your grade.

You’re really into squirrels. What’s the deal with that? #

They’ve just always been my favorite animal. In fact, my wife got me a toy squirrel for our first valentine’s day back in college… It’s been a long love of squirrels!

Are you teaching ___? #

Maybe? My Summer 2026 (current) schedule is:

• Math 131S

And Fall 2026 schedule is

• Math 321 - Discrete Structures 1
  • for CS majors and secondary ed
• Math 243 - Calculus 2
  • continuing the calculus

Graduate Students #

Returning or new GTA? Either way, I’m excited to work with you on your journey growing as a teacher. I’ll be replying periodically through break. If you want to talk sooner, send me a text on Teams.

Administrators #

I’m honored that you’re reading this! If you want to get in contact with me quickly, send me a message on Teams or text my cell phone.