Due to this new policy, students will no longer be able to earn a "D" grade. The "I" stands for incomplete work.
At the mid quarter of each grading period, students receiving grades lower than a "C" will be notified that they have until the end of the grading period to raise their grade to a "C" or higher. During the period when the grade is lower than a "C", students will receive an "I". At the end of the grading period, students earning grades lower than a "C" will receive an "F" for the grading period. Exceptions to the procedure will be handled on a "case by case" basis with a counselor or administrator.
For students participating in ATHLETICS or co-curricular activities, such as running for court, traveling to competitions, etc, they will have to be earning a "C" or higher in all classes required for graduation in order to be ELIGIBLE to participate. For grade check purposes, "I's" are treated as "F's".
The reason for the change in grading is to impress upon students that they need to improve their understanding and demonstration of the subject matter. Too many students are passing courses with "D's" and are graduating not prepared for post secondary education or careers.