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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This sounds like a systemic problem at Potomac.  The parents need to step-up and talk to the admin asap.  Why is this happening?  Sounds like the admin is not doing a good job monitoring the teachers and/or not making the expectations clear.  This is for adults to discuss and resolve, not the kids.  [/quote]

Does Potomac have an open gradebook to students? It sounds like no from comments.

Many schools have moved to that model because it puts pressure on teachers to get work back and provides students with consistent clarity about where they stand.

The earlier comment about it being advertised that grades aren't returned in order to reduce stress on an admissions tour sounds like their admission team spinning what may be a systemic issue.[/quote]

My guess is the tour comment was in regard to the frequency of report cards (semester), grades on transcript (yearly), and things like not reporting class rank or gpa. There are certainly lots of assignments and grades for most classes my student has taken. FWIW my US student hasn’t experienced the poor grading practices reported here. I hope it is just a handful of teachers, and I hope parents and students can communicate through deans, parent reps, and advisors how negatively it affects student learning when feedback isn’t readily available. [/quote]

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