Dear Rocky Run Community,
We are writing to share an update regarding the secondary grading policy changes that have been adopted to help our students achieve a strong finish to the school year.
FCPS is adjusting the grading policy for the 2020-21 school year to ensure students are not penalized by the challenges brought on by pandemic learning.
Key policy changes for middle school students are listed below:
- Students receiving a final mark of “D” or “D+” in any course will be assigned a mark of “P” (pass) as a final mark. This will be automatically applied for any course in which a student receives an “D” or “D+” as a final mark.
- Use of No Mark, “NM”, instead of “F” grades for final marks for all courses. This will be automatically applied for any course in which a student receives an “F” as a final mark.
- Allowing middle school students to select a mark of “P” (pass) for any courses for which a passing grade is earned for the final mark. As referenced above, for the 2020-21 school year, final marks of “F” will automatically receive a No Mark, “NM”, and final marks of “D” or “D+” will automatically receive a “P.”
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Action Needed: Should you wish to designate one or more courses as Pass - No Mark status, the attached form must be submitted to your school counselor by June 1. Please note that we have extended the previous deadline to allow more time for students and families to gain more information about their fourth quarter progress before making the decision to request a “P”.
- The course title is required on the form, but the course number may be left blank if you do not have it available.
Students and families are encouraged to carefully consider the option for Pass.
Please review the voice-over video regarding the EOY grading flexibility and contact your child's counselor if you have any questions.
Additional information including translated forms, considerations, and frequently asked questions are available at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary
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