In an effort to further strengthen Lynwood Unified’s mission of promoting equity and access to educational opportunities for all students, the District has updated its grading system to provide extensive intervention services and supports to those at risk of failing courses.
Under Administrative Regulation 5121, the new guidelines are strictly based on factors that measure students' knowledge and skills in particular areas, including state and English language development standards. It does not include non-academic factors.
The updated policy was presented to the Board of Education in April 2023 for approval. It goes into effect immediately.
The grading policy details new strategies aimed at supporting students in mastering their education.
It includes revising, resubmitting and retesting opportunities to decrease the likelihood of a failing grade, as well as the removal of late penalties for unsubmitted work.
Students who are in danger of failing a course will now receive a written notice by official personnel and/or will be scheduled for a conference with a parent or guardian.
Without written notice or a documented conference, students may not be given a failing grade at the end of a grading period.
Report cards showing students' grades in each subject shall be given to parents or guardians at the end of each grading period. Adult students may request that records be sent directly to them.
An incomplete grade will be given to students who have not completed their curriculum requirements due to serious illness or other serious preventative circumstances.
“Lynwood Unified is committed to removing barriers to success for students at all grade levels and continues to develop intervention services to ensure students succeed in college and career,” Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services Shawna Dinkins, Ed.D. said.