Anonymous
Post 01/31/2024 22:38     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:I would rather my kid struggle to get a 3.5 and learn. Trust me. There are several schools where kids who do no work are getting As and as a teacher, it’s distressing because we are not preparing them for college. It’s a long game. If it were my kid, I’d be more worried about the schools where kids are all getting a As. I commonly see 11th grade honors students barely able to read critically and write a cohesive argument. If the latter students get into a better college, what’s going to happen to them once they get there? It may not be a fair system but keep your eyes on the prize.
College is just one part of the story.



But the fact is that these kids aren’t getting into the schools their parents thought they would. We public school parents with kids thriving at top colleges are laughing all the way to the bank.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2024 22:18     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Why do schools deflate?
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 21:17     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The terms "inflated" and "deflated" have no inherent meaning unless you're comparing to something else.


Nearly 60% of a class scored over 1400 on the SAT, 70% were AP Scholars by junior year. Only two students have a 4.0. Would you suspect grade inflation or deflation?


Teachers don't just grade on a student's ability. There are other requirements in a course which might explain the disparity between these numbers. I'm thinking of quizzes, submitting work on time, etc.


My kid goes to a Big3 high school and I asked her if has ever seen anyone submit anything late and she said "no." It just isn't done. It's kind of wild how kids can be trained to always do things on time if they are otherwise
faced with a failing grade.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 21:12     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
I would rather my kid struggle to get a 3.5 and learn. Trust me. There are several schools where kids who do no work are getting As and as a teacher, it’s distressing because we are not preparing them for college. It’s a long game. If it were my kid, I’d be more worried about the schools where kids are all getting a As. I commonly see 11th grade honors students barely able to read critically and write a cohesive argument. If the latter students get into a better college, what’s going to happen to them once they get there? It may not be a fair system but keep your eyes on the prize.
College is just one part of the story.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 16:21     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The terms "inflated" and "deflated" have no inherent meaning unless you're comparing to something else.


Nearly 60% of a class scored over 1400 on the SAT, 70% were AP Scholars by junior year. Only two students have a 4.0. Would you suspect grade inflation or deflation?


Teachers don't just grade on a student's ability. There are other requirements in a course which might explain the disparity between these numbers. I'm thinking of quizzes, submitting work on time, etc.


That should be universal at all schools though, so it’s insufficient to explain the disparity among schools.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2024 18:36     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The terms "inflated" and "deflated" have no inherent meaning unless you're comparing to something else.


Nearly 60% of a class scored over 1400 on the SAT, 70% were AP Scholars by junior year. Only two students have a 4.0. Would you suspect grade inflation or deflation?


Teachers don't just grade on a student's ability. There are other requirements in a course which might explain the disparity between these numbers. I'm thinking of quizzes, submitting work on time, etc.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2024 16:12     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:C = Average
B = Above Average
A = Excellent

Most students should not be receiving A's. If the majority is excellent, then it becomes the norm not the exception.


Public schools are causing this problem by giving everyone As to cover up for all of the pandemic deficiencies.


No. Your private is independent, isn’t it? Your school sets its own policies and should stick to them, regardless of what others do.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2024 16:07     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:The terms "inflated" and "deflated" have no inherent meaning unless you're comparing to something else.


Nearly 60% of a class scored over 1400 on the SAT, 70% were AP Scholars by junior year. Only two students have a 4.0. Would you suspect grade inflation or deflation?
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2024 12:04     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:C = Average
B = Above Average
A = Excellent

Most students should not be receiving A's. If the majority is excellent, then it becomes the norm not the exception.


Public schools are causing this problem by giving everyone As to cover up for all of the pandemic deficiencies.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2024 19:38     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
: What do you mean by decent college? Are you really thinking that if your kid graduates from a Big 3 with a 3.5, he will only get into a sub-par school? That's ridiculous and you know it. Your kid is getting a great education and will continue to even if not at a US News & World Report top 20. Stop worrying about what sticker you will be putting on your car. [/quote wrote:

I have to agree with this post. My kid received a ridiculous education and learned the need to interact with teachers and staff to maximize their school experience. That alone was worth the price of admission.

My kid went to a Big 3 and had a good UWGPA and an above average ACT test score. Chose a school many on DCUM would look down on. My kid made the Deans List and has enjoyed most everything about the college experience freshman year.

If you think sending your kid to a top private will guarantee them a spot in an IVY or top 10 school you are delusional. The kids that attend these private schools are exceptional (on many levels) and the competition is fierce (not in a bad way). Both my kids have benefited beyond my expectations from their private school experience. Everyone is helpful and they cheer for each other.

Are grades deflated? Perhaps. Teachers grade in different ways. It is true, in our experience, that some teachers will only give an A to one or two students in their class. However, the kids that get the A grade are exceptional. No debate. I'm not sure what to make of your grievance. Should these teachers inflate grades so everyone has a high GPA? Be happy that your kid received a tremendous education that will take them far in life!

Anonymous
Post 01/26/2024 21:17     Subject: Re:The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:PP: online report card grade does not match the report card posted in the parent portal on the school website.

I’m not mentioning this to school admin, but I noticed.

If you really think there’s a discrepancy, whether malicious or a glitch, why would you not mention it? What do you gain by stewing over it to yourself? There are several possible legitimate explanations (cut off date meaning different work/assessments are included in each, participation grades only reflected in the “final” version on the portal, etc) but it could also be an error that the school could fix. Just ask.


Because if I mention it or even ask about the, the teacher will retaliate and the grade on the report card is simply not worth the risk to me.

Private school teachers have absolute control over their grading. Zero accountability. They could literally make the grade up on the last day of the term out of thin air and no one could do anything about it.


Uhm, yeah, you are absolutely wrong regarding how much control independent school teachers have on grading.


+1 that is awfully cynical.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2024 17:46     Subject: The deflated grading is just exhausting.
The terms "inflated" and "deflated" have no inherent meaning unless you're comparing to something else.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2024 12:58     Subject: Re:The deflated grading is just exhausting.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:PP: online report card grade does not match the report card posted in the parent portal on the school website.

I’m not mentioning this to school admin, but I noticed.

If you really think there’s a discrepancy, whether malicious or a glitch, why would you not mention it? What do you gain by stewing over it to yourself? There are several possible legitimate explanations (cut off date meaning different work/assessments are included in each, participation grades only reflected in the “final” version on the portal, etc) but it could also be an error that the school could fix. Just ask.


Because if I mention it or even ask about the, the teacher will retaliate and the grade on the report card is simply not worth the risk to me.

Private school teachers have absolute control over their grading. Zero accountability. They could literally make the grade up on the last day of the term out of thin air and no one could do anything about it.


An environment where even adults are afraid of the teachers. Everyone knows about it but no one can stop it. Think how your kids feel about this. Sounds fun.