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High school principal proposes ending valedictorian/salutatorian, dropping weighted grades for future classes
Summary
Jordan High School principal presented a proposal to end naming valedictorian and salutatorian beginning with the class of 2027 and to discontinue weighted grades, replacing them with clearer honor tiers and adjusted grade cutoffs; the board heard the presentation and indicated it will review handbook changes in coming months.
Jordan High School's principal presented a multi-part proposal to the Jordan Public School District board on April 14 recommending the district stop naming a valedictorian and salutatorian and move away from weighted grade-point averages for future graduating classes.
The principal said his concerns include students selecting classes based primarily on perceived GPA advantage rather than educational value, and documented cases in which students experienced severe stress while trying to maintain top-ranked class standing. He noted state rules now require certain external (PSEO)…
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