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CHS to raise end‑of‑semester exam weight to 10%; administration to refine grading mechanics
Summary
Administrators proposed increasing end‑of‑semester exam weight from 5% to 10% and renaming 'midterms/finals' to 'end of semester exams.' The board asked staff to return with PowerSchool alignment and NYM/zero‑grade policy details before final approval.
Dr. Taylor presented proposed changes to Campbell High School's grading structure, including renaming midterms and finals as "end of semester exams" and increasing exam weight from 5% to 10% of a student's semester grade.
"The change for this year is changing it from 5% to 10%," Dr. Taylor said, adding the aim is to increase the stakes enough to encourage preparation without creating undue harm. She and administrators emphasized the need to ensure the gradebook and PowerSchool conversions reflect policy intentions, particularly how the district treats "Not Yet Met" (NYM) entries, zeros and isolated courses in which an end‑of‑semester exam might be the only grade.
The board asked administration to return in a couple of weeks with details on how NYM converts in the system, procedures for exempting seniors from second‑semester exams, and guidance to avoid unintended "all or nothing" grade outcomes in classes with few graded elements. Administrators said they will monitor implementation and ensure teachers use formative assessments and recovery opportunities so exams are one part of a broader grade profile.
