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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some of the responses on here are very harsh toward students. Do you really think final semester tests or projects are going to encourage better school attendance? What evidence based foundation is that hypothesis resting on?

Bs at High performing MCPS high schools knock kids out of UMD.  We're not just talking about Princeton here. Kids who have to work rather than spend time with Tutors are going to suffer most.[/quote]

UMD has an acceptance rate of 44% which is well below the national average acceptance rate. Many other state schools in Maryland are perfectly fine. Or save money and go to Montgomery College for two years and transfer.[/quote]

As the PP said, harsh. [/quote]

I mean this speaks to who is really angry about this. Y'all are co-opting low income and EML populations because you want your kids to have a leg up in getting into the most desirable schools. You look down on the schools these kids will actually be able to attend. [/quote]

Not co-opting anyone. Why are we not in favor of actual evidence based decision making? Why do we want to make a difficult transition by burdening the in-progress students in high school with every change all at once?

The people on this board most in favor of "fixing" the grading system seem to think their student will prove themselves on the field of battle and relish the grading competition. How about we support all students' goals? [/quote]

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