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[quote=Anonymous]This is such a challenge.  I was exasperated when I read of the change last evening-- it is so bad for my kids.  They are clearly learning less and working MUCH less than their older sibs did in the same grade.  And now MCPS wants to water down more.  I also have a kid I have to really ride to submit assignments consistently/on time and what she needs is accountability, not a waiver, or she will never master this important skill.

That said, I know there are kids in different circumstances who are struggling with depression or family situations or technology problems.

The only thing I can think of is to have high expectations (preferably, higher than they were first quarter!) but to give waivers upon parent request.  It would be something like how kids with an IEP are given different expectations (more time, etc.) but could be more or less automatic upon a parent request to the teacher.  Similarly, if they have to slow down the material coverage, I'd like them to add depth so that kids really master the narrower material.

Of course, the problem with the above is that I'd wouldn't fill out a waiver request for my kid, who could then end up with a B compared to a classmate's A from late assignments or whatnot, which will have implications down the road for college admissions... so there's no easy solution![/quote]

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