As students of Caldwell High School, there have been many concerns about grades and passing classes this year. With this, many students are struggling to get passing grades, counselors are overwhelmed, and switching back and forth between hybrid and online is a challenge all on it’s own. Students at CHS would like to express their concerns in this petition, stating that the grading system for the rest of this year should be a pass or fail system. As a school district, the students at CHS believe that you have the best interests of the students and parents. But many of the students here at Caldwell High School feel as if they do not have a say in anything this school year. We have started this petition in the interest in not only the students, but the teachers as well. Since grading has become such a hassle for a lot of teachers whom most of which struggle with technology, this system of pass/fail could take a lot of stress off of teachers by allowing them to grade assignments faster and for students to be able to get grades in. We would like to point out that at Boise State University has given this option to take any current course on a pass/fail basis for the 2020 year, giving their students an opportunity to keep the letter grading system or to have a pass/fail basis. With this option of being able to have classes be pass/fail, students would be able to feel less stressed and be able to put out better work.
Updates
November 30, 2020
I have been meeting with school board members this week to discuss how the current grading system is burning us out. They are listening but they need to see that this demand comes from the entire student body. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook page and tag the school board to keep the pressure on them.
November 30, 2020
The administration is finally feeling the pressure from our growing numbers. Post the link to your Facebook feed right now and send a direct email to your school board representative.
Reached 100 supporters
November 30, 2020
38 Comments
This is my last year of high school and with everything going on i have 0 motivation, i don’t even know if i’m gonna graduate and after all these years of school it sucks to even think about, this would really help a lot of us
you care for us? then let us pass with this opportunity. IT IS VERY HARD TO LEARN ONLINE WHEN OTHER PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT THINGS GOING ON OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.
Over the cousre of the 2020 year I have learned that its not just the students that are struggling it's the teachers too. The pass or fail system will provide teachers with a more controlled and relaxed environment.
As a student who has always been in honors and had no less then a 3.5 and then is now struggling to even pass any classes i agree that we should change the system during these times.
It’s not fair that some people barley have internet access, and they can’t learn equally
Fail
These has been a stressful year for all students including me and I feel like this should be a pass year.
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As students of Caldwell High School, there have been many concerns about grades and passing classes this year. With this, many students are struggling to get passing grades, counselors are overwhelmed, and switching back and forth between hybrid and online is a challenge all on it’s own. Students at CHS would like to express their concerns in this petition, stating that the grading system for the rest of this year should be a pass or fail system. As a school district, the students at CHS believe that you have the best interests of the students and parents. But many of the students here at Caldwell High School feel as if they do not have a say in anything this school year. We have started this petition in the interest in not only the students, but the teachers as well. Since grading has become such a hassle for a lot of teachers whom most of which struggle with technology, this system of pass/fail could take a lot of stress off of teachers by allowing them to grade assignments faster and for students to be able to get grades in. We would like to point out that at Boise State University has given this option to take any current course on a pass/fail basis for the 2020 year, giving their students an opportunity to keep the letter grading system or to have a pass/fail basis. With this option of being able to have classes be pass/fail, students would be able to feel less stressed and be able to put out better work.
Updates
November 30, 2020
I have been meeting with school board members this week to discuss how the current grading system is burning us out. They are listening but they need to see that this demand comes from the entire student body. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook page and tag the school board to keep the pressure on them.
November 30, 2020
The administration is finally feeling the pressure from our growing numbers. Post the link to your Facebook feed right now and send a direct email to your school board representative.
Reached 100 supporters
November 30, 2020
38 Comments
They should of never had to be out doing community service for a a required senior class project to graduate. They should also allowed the seniors to graduate early. PASS or FAIL- is correct due to the inconsistency of teachers, staff, and the constant back and forth from home to school. You want them to email with concerns. Well it’s over a week or some times there’s never a response. The lack of over all concern and consideration for the students at CHS is just pathetic.
This is my last year of high school and with everything going on i have 0 motivation, i don’t even know if i’m gonna graduate and after all these years of school it sucks to even think about, this would really help a lot of us
you care for us? then let us pass with this opportunity. IT IS VERY HARD TO LEARN ONLINE WHEN OTHER PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT THINGS GOING ON OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.
Over the cousre of the 2020 year I have learned that its not just the students that are struggling it's the teachers too. The pass or fail system will provide teachers with a more controlled and relaxed environment.
As a student who has always been in honors and had no less then a 3.5 and then is now struggling to even pass any classes i agree that we should change the system during these times.
It’s not fair that some people barley have internet access, and they can’t learn equally
Fail
These has been a stressful year for all students including me and I feel like this should be a pass year.
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They should of never had to be out doing community service for a a required senior class project to graduate. They should also allowed the seniors to graduate early. PASS or FAIL- is correct due to the inconsistency of teachers, staff, and the constant back and forth from home to school. You want them to email with concerns. Well it’s over a week or some times there’s never a response. The lack of over all concern and consideration for the students at CHS is just pathetic.