First- the NP grade means that the essay earned a mark below a C-, and you'd be heartily advised to revise it. Yes, I have to assign a percentage to it for the gradebook, but NP stands for Not Passing, the same grade you could (but I know none of you will, right?) earn for the class.
Second- you now have a grade up on your Blackboard grade book. Do not panic if you do not like this grade! Remember, nothing else has been put in yet, and can't be as nothing else is done being graded on the grand scale. However, don't get cocky either- remember, percentage points are taken off of your final grade for missing too many classes, and other grades put in will surely lower an amazingly high percentage.
Third- keep this in mind during finals week, the grade posted to Blackboard is only the percentage for work, before penalties, or extra credit additions. You might think you have a B- there, but end up with a C+ when grades are turned in. Check how many classes you missed or how often you texted in class when this happens.
Fourth- once grades are finally submitted, they're final. I put a lot of thought into the grades I submit to the Registrar and won't go in and alter one because you aren't happy about it. Remember gang, you get out of the class what you put into it!
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