Earlier this week, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) shared that beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, there will be revisions to grading and reporting at the secondary level. Student Member of the Board of Education, Praneel Suvarna, has shared that he is disappointed with the new regulations.
In a social media post, he shared the following:
“I’m disappointed in MCPS, if we want to have better education, we need to have clear expectations. This regulation change does not standardize or improve student concerns about variability between schools and relies on complete implementation fidelity in order to be even somewhat effective without creating a worse system than what already exists. This is a hasty overcorrection to a real problem that does not address root issues of student mental health, grading discrepancies, or student absenteeism.”
Per MCPS: “Final grades will be based on the average of marking period grades for all secondary students. Other changes will include providing clarity on reassessment opportunities, due dates and deadlines, and providing timely feedback on student work. Additionally, required summative districtwide assessments will be implemented during the second and fourth marking periods for select courses.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to sign up for ParentVUE to stay updated on your child’s grades throughout the school year. Students should use Canvas to stay updated on academic progress. More information will be shared by schools in the fall.
