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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't forget that all As includes subjects like band and PE.  These can be a struggle for kids who do well academically.  My kid tends to get Bs in PE because they feel rules strongly and make a big stink when they suspect someone is cheating.  Anoher very smart kid I know struggles in band because it moves slowly so they get in lots of trouble for being disruptive and behavior is a key part of theor grade.  It's not just academics.[/quote]

APS grading policies clearly state that grades reflect student achievement and not student behavior. The students' grades may reflect behavior when that behavior means they do not achieve or keeps them from demonstrating their academic mastery. Band is not graded on classroom behavior and it not an automatic "A." It does require the student to complete assignments and demonstrate skills such as scales. As for PE, that also includes health class; so again there are assignments to be completed and graded. Do you really believe your child gets a B in PE because they complain about others cheating?[/quote]
Yes, I know this is the case based on emails from the PE teacher.  Good sportsmanship is part of the grade and arguing with other kids about what the rules are isn't considered good sportsmanship.[/quote]

Then perhaps your rule-following child should follow the good sportsmanship rule.[/quote]
Trust me, we've had that conversation.  It's getting better with maturity, but all kids have things to work on.  [/quote]

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