No Letter Grades For Fourth Marking Period: MCPS

BETHESDA, MD — Montgomery County middle and high school students won't receive letter grades for the fourth marking period, according to a districtwide statement on MCPS' website.

Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon on Friday announced that all schools would remain closed until at least May 15. She first closed Maryland schools on March 16 in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Since then, students have been taking classes online.

On Sunday, school officials said MCPS is developing a grading and reporting framework for middle and high schools that is commonly known as "Pass/Incomplete" or "Credit/No Credit." This grading system will be in place for the rest of the year.

"We believe that this grading approach will ensure fairness and equity for all students, while also engaging students in the curriculum, providing meaningful feedback, and tracking their progress," MCPS said, adding that more information about the system — including how the final semester grade will be reported on transcripts — will be provided in the coming weeks.

Grades for the third making period will be given using the traditional grading system, school officials said. Report cards will be mailed home the week of April 27.

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