Petition to Amend Loyola's Spring 2020 GPA/ Grading Policy

I’m unhappy with the new grading situation.

Our administration should be for the students not against them and this new grading policy takes away our drive to do better in school and after all our hard work it’s now been for nothing after the administration puts this in place 2 weeks before school ends!

My son is working hard to complete school work under Covid19 environment. It is just fair to count and recognize his work.

Status quo, grade as is; the world is adapting to unprecedented change and Loyola students and faculty should be doing the same.

I am in support of the petition to change the policy to include grades in cum GPA for Spring 2020

I am in support of the petition to change the policy to include grades in cum GPA for Spring 2020

I couldn’t agree more with this petition and have been baffled and disappointed by Loyola’s unilateral decision and rationale for attempting to justify said decision.

I agree with the hold harmless policy. We need to pay attention to how public and other private schools are addressing this issue. Taking a different path should be considered only with very good reason. I hope our administration will strongly consider the well thought out information contained here. I also hope our administration will work diligently to address the issues that led to problems with evaluation in the first place. COVID-19 will unfortunately be with us for some time, and we have to be prepared that "business as usual" may not be possible for some time.

Please reconsider the grading policy. Agree with the following: Hold Harmless policy, grades in GPA, grades stay as-is including +/-‘s, give options for special circumstances. Thank you.

All students need to be held accountable for their actions. It is the administrators and the teachers responsibility to make sure students who are not adjusting to remote learning in a positive direction are brought back into the fold with the help of their parents. No lost semesters. A third of LAUSD students are not learning right now because they don't have the means or internet connection. Most if not all Loyola students are not dealing with this kind of hardship. Do not reward students that are taking advantage of the current situation to not continue their studies responsibly, and you shouldn't penalize the students who are working hard to reach their goals. Loyola should never take the easy way out of a difficult situation. Innovate. Practice fairness and compromise. It's the Cub way. Thanks for listening.

All should be "business as usual" regardless of these times. The boys have been given a remote framework and their AMDG discipline is expected to endure!

Are grades should count

I agree with Mary Aimone. -institute Hold Harmless policy -include grades in GPA -grades stay as-is , including +/-'s -give options for special circumstances but don't negate grit Please reconsider the new grading policy. We know you are trying to do what you think is in the best interest of the boys. Thank you.

Terrible, unacceptable

As an educator in the independent school community, I am deeply disappointed in Loyola’s apparent disregard for student morale. The fact that some students actually thrive in the remote learning space and yet will not see that achievement rewarded in their Loyola GPA lacks equity and compassion. The “new” GPA policy is demoralizing for this group who, rightfully, feel that they being penalized for their hard work. If a student derails when working online, it is the school’s responsibility to figure out what’s going on with that individual and provide appropriate support for their grade to recover, not apply a general policy that affects everyone. Also, if a student is purposefully slacking off, and interventions are not working, then that student should see their grade reflect their reduced work ethic; they should not benefit from the current situation. A responsible educational establishment should not apply a “one rule fits all” philosophy in these unusual times. A holistic education is needed now more than ever, these young men deserve to be supported fully and treated fairly. They are our future - and also a key component of the future institutional giving. You couldn’t have been more successful in alienating entire classes and their families with this decision. Please put a hold harmless policy in place so that Loyola students can be compared fairly during the college admission process, recruitment and other aspects of their future journey; it is fair and equitable and considers all circumstances, good and bad.

Students must have GPA

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I agree with the hold harmless policy. Students continued to work diligently during this time and it should be reflected in their overall GPAs. For those who faced hardships, they would also have an option that does not inequitably inflate or deflate their grades.

My son is on an upward trajectory and, as a junior, he absolutely needs his stellar 2nd semester grades to be included. He has thrived in this difficult time and has so much to be proud of.

I agree the Hold Harmless policy. It seems to be the most common adaption from HS’s and will be the most understood by colleges. I do not agree with the sliding grading scale, nor the removal of this semester’s grades from GPA. An 87% is in no way equivocal to 99%, nor 75% to 88%. We believe the scale should stay as-is, including +/-’s, with the OPTION to remove the semester from GPA calculation (or pass/fail if logistically easier). Colleges are certainly going to understand hardship and recalculate a GPA if necessary, but they are not going to “make up” achievement. Students who have learned and performed well despite difficulties - the GRIT that colleges look for — will have no reflection of that. Loyola has already taken into account many of the challenges of distance learning - with 3 classes/dy, long breaks, more forgiving grades, etc. Students - and teachers - have rallied. I implore Loyola not to water that down. Give options/“hold harmless” … but don’t negate grit.