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[quote=Anonymous]This is just our experience. DC made an A at TJ in Spanish I.  Has a B+ in Spanish II— very possible for him to end the year with an A/A-. He is finishing his Spanish requirement this summer online through FCPS— which has the reputation of being much easier than the TJ version. If we think he is going to struggle to get a solid A (A-or lower) in Sp III on line, he is going to take it pass-fail. If a solid A seems likely, then he will take for a grade.

General rule of thumb seems to be that if you can get a solid A don’t pass-fail. The A looks better than the pass, even if it slightly pulls down GPA.  But if you kid might have trouble getting an A, and P-F is an option, go for P-F.

For example, if your kid takes PF for Lang 1,2,3, the college has no idea if they learned something, or if they finished with a D-.  But, out kid hate language, an d it is not an area of strength. So, he will take an A in I, A-/B+ in II, and PF III, rather than rush a grade below an A.

Agree that PE and genuine electives (band, art, drama orchestra) are another place to use PF.

You can’t use PF for the 4th history at TJ, even if taken in the summer.  It’s considered a core class.[/quote]

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