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[quote=Anonymous]Wow! The teachers were finally given some information (this is the first that was sent to us, BTW)

Hello from your High School Council on Teaching & Learning!
 
As some of you have heard, the press has shared information regarding possible changes to the MCPS high school exam schedule. It is important to note that no change has yet been made to the grading policy (Policy IKA).  At this point, the Board of Education has accepted the recommendations of the Superintendent, including the proposal of four grading options if countywide final exams are eliminated.  The Board of Education is currently seeking public input regarding these possible changes to our high school exam schedule. This is our opportunity as teachers and educators to share our varying opinions on the possible changes.
 
·         Proposed changes to Policy IKA, which were recommended to the full Board of Education by the BOE Policy Committee:
[url]http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/sharedaccountability/IKA-Draft-20150904.pdf[/url]
 
 
·         Individuals are encouraged to comment on the proposed changes to Policy IKA using the following link:
[url]https://mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/policy-ika-grading-reporting-feedback-form/[/url]
 
 
·         If there are no countywide semester finals, the following are proposed grading options from the superintendent:
[url]http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/sharedaccountability/0301.16_OptionsForGrading9_8_webFinal.pdf[/url]
 
 
·         Individuals are encouraged to comment on the proposed grading options using the link:
[url]https://mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/options-for-calculating-semester-grades/[/url]
 
As teachers of a vast school district, we will have varying opinions on the suggested policy changes. To discuss what makes the most instructional sense, MCEA’s High School Council on Teaching & Learning will work to gather this information and do so in a way that we can best tell the narrative of those who work in schools and are trusted with the instructional program and process.  MCEA will be supporting the high school teachers as we embark on this topic together, ensuring that not only are our voices heard, but our public comments will be taken into consideration when discussing the future changes to our high school exam schedule.
 
There are many sides to this issue with varying opinions as to the best solution in regards to the possible change in our high school exam schedule.  We invite you to provide public comment on both the policy and the proposed four options if the policy is passed and countywide final exams are eliminated, as we know there may be other thoughts as to how best to implement this type of change. The High School Council on Teaching & Learning (CTL) will be working with MCEA leadership to best reach all constituents, ensuring that their voices are heard on the matter.  Stay tuned![/quote]

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