Come New Year, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia will have some new standardization policies in place to help control the dramatic spike of students who fail grades during epidemics. Come New Year, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia will have some new standardization policies in place to help control the dramatic spike of students who fail grades during epidemics. We have seen some really big increases in the percentage of students receiving “F” grades, ”said Sloan Presidio, the school’s chief education officer. The school system saw the number of middle and high school students in the first quarter, compared to previous school years, according to an internal report that looked at student grades this year. Compared to at least two Fs 83%, nearly 9,700 students have found themselves in that position.Two people with disabilities and English learners who have been most affected by low standards since the onset of the epidemic have seen at least two Fs in the first quarter – an increase of 111% over last year Nearly 1,800 English learners came in that category – a 106% change. Especially with regard to distance learning struggles and the impact it has on their academic careers. “Many of the voices of students we continue to hear are concerned about the impact of standards on their academic future,” Presidio said. Presidio told school board members Thursday that the standardization policies have been modified. This change is expected to begin after the winter break. Between changes: 50 out of 100 will become the lowest score a student can get on a job, late return to work for important tasks will only come with minimal penalties, and there can be no more than 20% value in a student’s finals. Quality. The school system will reduce the minimum number of tasks per quarter to nine to six. In addition, the Presidio school system will see to it that it is more flexible with final exams and can change how final marks are made and not use passing, passing or incomplete grades. The school organization also plans to provide summer school programs to help catch struggling students. It also plans to hold parent-teacher conferences with parents of students at risk of failing or graduating. Those conversations take place in the family’s own language. Follow WTOP on Facebook and @WTOP on Twitter to engage in conversation about this article and others. Get important news and daily headlines delivered in your email inbox by registering here. © 2020 WTOP. All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users within the European Economic Area.