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Port Washington committee readies revised grading policy, proposes limited Regents ‘bump’ for Quarter 4
Summary
The Port Washington Union Free School District policy committee advanced a revised grading policy for board adoption and recommended an incentive that would add one point to a student’s Quarter 4 grade if the Regents exam score is higher than that quarter grade; administrators said the change can be implemented in time for June grading, with regulations to follow.
The Port Washington Union Free School District Policy & Personnel Committee reviewed a final draft of Policy 4710 that the administration plans to send to the full board for adoption. Committee Chair Deborah Brooks said the revisions synthesize feedback from PWTA leadership, building administrators and legal counsel and are intended to create consistent grading practices across courses and buildings.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Shields and administration staff outlined a recommended Regents-related incentive: if a student’s Regents exam score exceeds the Quarter 4 grade, the Quarter 4 grade would be increased by one percentage point only for that quarter. "If the Regents grade is higher than the Quarter 4 grade, a point will be added," the…
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