The upper limit for getting an F grade has been increased to 55% from 50%. Students will now start each semester with 55% in every class. The students now need to complete at least 5% of their schoolwork satisfactorily in order to get a passing D grade at 60%.
The policy has been in effect since November and it will stay that way until the end of the 2020-21 school calendar. The decision to operate in this manner was made in response to the pandemic. Many students are going back to school with promotional Pens.
Superintendent Jerry Almendarez sent out a letter to principals in the district that said:
"Teachers will practice compassionate grading – really being mindful of our current context with the focus/priority being on providing students with meaningful feedback to support them in improving their academic performance. This will keep A, B, C students motivated.”
Changing the grading rules in this manner also makes it easier for students with F grades to improve. District officials feel that there is a high chance of outside factors negatively affecting specific students’ ability to study.
Some teachers voiced their opinions against the new grading policy, feeling that students will have inflated and inaccurate GPAs not reflective of their preparedness for college.
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