Gaston adopts 10 point grading system for grades three to eight
Gaston public schools approve a move to a 10 point grading scale for grades 3 through 8 starting next school year mirroring a state adoption for high school students. Board chair Ken Lutz says the change aims for consistency and smoother transitions, with no expectation of reduced effort.
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State Board of Education
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Lutz
Mount Holly Middle School
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Jaylan Sakil
Gaston County
County Grading Scale Aims To Ease Student Stress
Lutz notes students must meet a grade to reach targets as teachers focus on unlocking potential. Parents like Jessica Wolfe support the change saying the new system offsets tougher Common Core standards. Wolfe adds the 3-point advantage could reduce stress so students can enjoy school. GRADES/Page A.
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Welcome Home Homecoming for National Guard engineer family
Derek Adams and his 10 year old daughter enjoyed a private homecoming in Gastonia after Adams spent months in Kuwait with the 621st Survey and Design Team. He has prior deployments to Iraq and has served since 2003 in the National Guard.
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Gastonia
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National Guard
621St Survey
Kuwait
Iraq
Baran Marti
Jayla Butler
Wonshae Cunningham
National Guard Engineers
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