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New Grading Policy Masks Student Failure
Under the revised “9-12 Grading Framework” (Item 5.A), marking period grades have a 45% floor, meaning a student cannot receive a score lower than 45 even if no work is done. Additionally, students who show “good-faith effort” on a final exam are guaranteed a minimum score of 50%, rewarding effort over academic mastery.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the School Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 5.A, I oppose implementing grading floors that artificially inflate grades and hide academic struggles. We need standards based on mastery, not effort.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lowered Academic Standards
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