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EMSISD proposal would reinstate semester exams as 10% of grade to boost attendance; board to consider in May
Summary
District officials proposed returning semester exams for grades 6–12 as a 10% semester grade component, with exemptions based on academic performance and attendance; trustees discussed implementation, exemption thresholds and scheduling impact on instruction.
District leaders presented a plan to reinstate cumulative semester exams in secondary grades, arguing exams would incentivize attendance and provide a local measure of cumulative learning.
Miss Aloway and Mr. Russell said exams would count for 10% of a semester grade, be locally created by PLCs, and include a hold‑harmless provision for students who qualify for exemptions.…
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