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District staff outlines AP/weighting differences between Sage Creek and Carlsbad High; board agrees to clarify AR 5.121
Summary
District staff reviewed disparities in grade‑weighting created by Sage Creek’s trimester schedule and a non‑UC‑approved seminar term; parents raised concerns about district AR 5.121 compliance and trustees directed staff to revise the administrative regulation and form an ad hoc committee.
District staff presented an informational review of current grade‑weighting practices and how scheduling differences between Carlsbad High School and Sage Creek High School affect GPA calculations and college admissions. Staff explained that because Sage Creek uses a trimester calendar and adds a locally administered third‑trimester seminar (not UC‑approved), apparent weighting differences can occur even when core AP and honors…
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