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.

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.

Can I get extra credit? #

There is no extra credit - only normal credit!

How do I raise my grade? #

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

Are you teaching ___? #

Maybe? My Fall 2026 (current) schedule is:

• Math 243: Calculus 2
• Math 321: Discrete Structures 1

Can you override the waitlist? #

No.

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!

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.

Administrators #

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