<p>Tje only negative I have seen so far (other than the one already mentioned about particular classes not being offered every year) is also a positive. My daughter already has the advisor she is likely going to have for all four years. Swarthmore gives each professor a sabbatical once every four years. So, for one year, she will not have an advisor, at least “in his present form.” I am assuming that they can keep in touch by email or that someone else will step in. But, while it might be somewhat cumbersome for her that year, I think it is great for the students that their professors get that sabbatical. I can’t think of a better way to keep teachers fresh and eager.</p>
<p>As for discussion about grades, if my daughter gets a grade she feels a need to discuss, she calls home and discusses it with me. She sure isn’t sharing her gradeswith any of her peers at school.</p>