Friday, March 5, 2004

Input still sought on grading and reporting

Although the Fulton County School System has concluded forums on grading and reporting, there is still an opportunity for interested staff and community to provide input. An on-line comment form is available at www.fultonschools.org. 

Participants can use the form to address grading practices, factors contributing to a grade and calculating grades. 

The Fulton County Board of Education directed the school system to develop a process for gathering community input on these issues. There are many points of view on each of these items and the Board wants to be sure that all sides have an opportunity to express their opinions. In response, the system conducted five forums in February, along with the web-based feedback form. The Board will review all input from the forums and web site prior to considering changes to the current grading and reporting policies and procedures.