[etni] Re: Class Levels

In my school the parents have to sign a form that says they agree to the
move. I usually speak to them on the phone beforehand and manage to convince
them, because they want their kid to have a passing Bagrut grade.
 
I usually mention the bonus a students gets at university for a higher Grade
in 4 points and the lack of it if he/she gets 60 in 5 pts. 
I don't see how it makes the school look good if a third of the students in
the 5 pts. class (almost) fail...

Nira

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From: Louise -
Date: 05/11/2009 08:48:11
To: Etni
Subject: [etni] Class Levels
 
Dear All,
 
 
 
Yesterday was one of those horrible days that teachers dread - back to back
classes, filled with students who could challenge the patience of Mother
Teresa. Well, thats another story.....
 
 
 
At my school, the philosophy of the administration is to 'shove' as many
students as possible into a 5 points class, regardless of their ability. As
long as they can pass, they will stay. Even when they don't pass, its almost
impossible to move the student out. Therefore, it is not unusual for a 5
point class to have students who are really 4 or even 3 'pointers.' I am
told that the school does this as it looks good for them to have a large 5
point class - what grades the students get doesnt matter. I am also told
that the parents have to approve the move or else it wont happen. Case in
point - I have to almost get on my knees to get approval for a student to
move from 5 to 4 points because her average is 20%.
 
I am curious to hear whether this is true at your schools. Also, I wonder
whether the English Inspectorate has a viewpoint on this and if different
than the above, how can it be communicated to the principal? If they don't,
shouldnt they?
 
Louise
 
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