Lake Ridge
Education
Charles school board approves new grading policy
In a split vote, new grading changes have been approved for the 2025-2026 school year, moving the goalposts for an “A” and other grades slightly down. At the Sept. 23 Charles County Board of Education meeting, board of education members had plentiful questions and discussion surrounding the change, especially the establishment of a “50% rule.” The rule would provide for a minimum grade of 50% if a student shows “good...
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