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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. The grading policy was quietly changed. Thank goodness. [/quote]

I know! It's so wonderful that we can now ensure these good-for-nothings get an F- instead of F. Honestly, you think they'd have better things to worry about.[/quote]

Professor here. This change will help prepare kids for college, where they have to make an effort in order to earn points. [/quote]

Uh, professor, the kids who routinely get 50 percent grades are not headed to college either way.[/quote]
This change will help prepare kids for trade school, where they have to make an effort in order to earn points.  Better?[/quote]

MOST of my working class students who get lots of 50% rule grades are already working under the table and learning practical skills in fields ranging from food service to lawn care to cosmetology to automotive repair. I’m not terribly worried that they will struggle with completing assigned hands on tasks in trade school or the world of work. I AM concerned that they will struggle to understand and address in a timely manner  licensing agency communications or contracts with suppliers.

In contrast, MOST of my middle class students who get lots of 50% rule grades are struggling with poor mental health. They are currently incapable of completing assignments successfully. They are unlikely to go to college immediately after graduation and their families probably turn up their noses at trade school. [/quote]

So you're arguing the 50% rule helps kids struggling with mental health?  I'm not sure this is a real problem. Half the kids at our school have straight A's.[/quote]

I have seen them t be immensely helpful to kids with mental health issues. You have a kid who is hospitalized and out for weeks and it’s overwhelming to try to catch up. If the student has otherwise mastered the material, giving zeros for assignments that can’t be completed is yet another kick when they are down. [/quote]

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