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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] Remember that before 9th grade, students at GDS don't have any grades at all (just progressing/etc), so checking on grades is not part of the culture and students and parents don't expect real-time grade reports. I can imagine coming from a school system where there were grades, this may feel foreign. The emphasis is really on learning rather than grades, per se, before 9th grade. The culture is that kids are expected to be accountable, and parents don't really micro manage their kids, as I have experienced GDS, and that this is a real positive. If you have concerns, I would reach out to your kids advisor.  Students at GDS are expected to be able to teach themselves content at a certain point, and to be able to be their own advocate; at the same time, if a student is falling behind here are plenty of resources on student free period.  Good luck! [/quote]

I wouldn't describe it as teaching themselves as much as [b]students are expected to be able to attain a base level of understanding of a topic on their own, and class is for discussion and pushing that knowledge.[/b]  Teachers are very available outside of class to help, but they are there for specific questions, issues or problems that a student has already worked to the best of their ability.  Not directed at OP's son, but if that's not how a particular child learns best, then GDS may not be the best place for them. [/quote]

As a parent of a GDS 9th grader, I agree with that characterization. My child loves the resulting conversations/discussions in class. My other child needs more scaffolding and so doesn't go to GDS.[/quote]

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