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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is in 6th at a Christian K-8 and just got an ADHD diagnosis. I’d say she’s a solid B  student but has to work to keep it there. 
I know one grading difference is my kid gets a 0 for missing or late work. This can bring entire grade down. MCPS doesn’t give 0s apparently. [/quote]

Many middle schools are still using 50% - per their administration teachers are not allowed to enter zeros for any assignment.  Yes, the policy changed, but it doesn't mean certain admin will let you do what you want with your gradebook.  It 100% affects their grades and does inflate them if all grades start at 50.   We are encouraged to 'pass' and not have many D's and E's in our classes, which is a huge disservice to students when they enter high school and then college.  I hate it as a teacher.  There are other ways to grade and for students to demonstrate mastery, but MCPS picked the easy way out IMO and it will only end up hurting more students than helping them when they need to demonstrate learning at any point in their academic or working career.  - Middle school teacher.  [/quote]

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