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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it only Madison kids who have to deal with this or other schools too? Will Langley which has a top ranking nationally move to SBG? I feel like the only people defending it want to protect their property values [/quote]

There are some people who aren't exactly "defending" it, but also not up in arms about it b/c our kids are doing just fine, and the grading system isn't really a positive or a negative.  It is just one system, and our kids are working within the system.  The parents of these kids didn't show up for the feedback session because they don't have strong feelings about it.  Obviously, those who DO have strong feelings were the ones most motivated to show up and tell the administration what they think.

If my kid was telling me that SBG was frustrating or a problem, then I'd be more likely to be against it.  My kid doesn't have any issue with SBG, hence, I don't either.  My kid DOES have issues with one particular math teacher who gives "practice" work that bears no resemblance to the "assessments"  -- but that is not a SBG issue.  Even though that class is creating some frustration b/c the grade is lower than any grade this kid has ever had in math -- we are making choices to deal with that situation and adapt as best we can.

So, no, I'm not trying to "protect my property value" [which is doing quite nicely these days].  I just don't see the big "problem" with SBG that others on this thread do.  And it seems that most parents are like me... just going with the flow.  Is there a better system?  Maybe.  Does SBG have some positives -- yes.  Does it have some negatives?  -- yes.  Is it ruining my student's life or college plans or self-esteem or ability to learn?  Definitely not.

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