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More than 300 Robbinsville students petition to reverse new weighted grading system, tell board it harms grades and welfare
Summary
Students presented a petition signed by more than 300 people and several students said the district’s new weighted gradebooks have reduced grades, increased assessment frequency and harmed mental health. District officials said the change was a year‑long revamp to improve consistency and acknowledged growing pains while offering continued communication and supports.
Students and parents told the Robbinsville Board of Education that a districtwide shift to weighted gradebook categories has produced unintended consequences for students’ grades and well‑being.
“Over 300 students from across different grades at RHS and Pond have signed a petition to revert back to the old grading system,” said Stella Jang, vice president of the Class of 2027, presenting student testimonials and a petition the students compiled during public comment.
Jang said the shift has “artificially lowered” grades in some…
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