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DPS adjusts grading policy for spring 2020 semester

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NEW RULES FOR GRADES 9-12

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Denver Public Schools (DPS) announced changes to the remote learning grading policy for spring semester classes for grades 9-12. Students, families and educators provided feedback about the district’s initial decision to move to a credit/no credit model for grades. In response to feedback, along with recommendations from national assessment experts, district leaders are adjusting the grading policy.

Students will now start with grades earned as of April 6, the day before remote learning began. Those grades will be the lowest grades students can get. Students can improve their grades, but grades will not be lowered if a student continues to engage in schoolwork following their school’s remote learning plan.

Additionally, students can work with their school officials to request a change to a credit/no credit grade based on a timeline determined by the school, even after their letter grade is known. For this semester, all failing grades will be transcribed as “no credit”. Students will have the opportunity to improve a “no credit” later. Guidance for grade levels other than 9-12 will come later.

Words by DPS Superintendent

“We want to honor the work that students completed before remote learning began and also give them opportunities to improve their grades,” said DPS Superintendent Susana Cordova. “This adjustment provides more flexibility for students, families and teachers while continuing to ensure we have high expectations for all of our students.”