Student speaker tells Rockingham board 70/30 grading can let one test define a quarter
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026
Jonathan Eller, a senior at Spotswood High School, told the board that the 70/30 grading split can allow a single major assessment to determine a student's quarterly grade and urged the board to reconsider rigid weighting.
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Jonathan Eller, a Spotswood High senior, told the Rockingham County Public Schools board the new 70/30 grading structure can let one poor test override weeks of demonstrated classwork and learning.
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