Instagram YouTube

News

November 20, 2023
Pass/ No Grade Option

This message is to inform you of District 207’s ‘Pass/No Grade’ option for students.

The Pass/No Grade procedure was developed to give students new opportunities for learning without the pressure of grades. Passing grades received under the Pass/No Grade system are designated on grade reports and official transcripts as a “P”. Failing grades received under the Pass/No Grade system are designated on grade reports and official transcripts as an “NG”. A “P” or “NG” grade will not be computed in a student’s total grade point average.

Students may take any one-quarter, one-half credit or one credit course during the regular school year Pass/No Grade according to the following guidelines:

    • Students may petition to take courses Pass/NG grade only if they are registered for more than four full
      credit courses. If an approved class drop, results in a student taking fewer than four classes for a letter grade,
      the Pass/No Grade course will revert to a letter grade.

    • Eligible courses include elective courses, literacy classes and physical education.

    • Courses required for graduation may not be taken Pass/No Grade except for courses taken to complete
      the two-year graduation requirement in Applied Arts and Technology, Fine Arts, or World Language.

    • Accelerated, Advanced Placement and/or Dual Credit classes may not be taken Pass/ No Grade.

    • Students must meet all prerequisites for admission to any class they wish to take Pass / No Grade.

If you submit a Pass/NG form for a year-long class, during the first semester, you will be granted Pass/NG status for the second semester. You are also permitted to submit a Pass/NG request for a year long course in the spring. In this case, the P or NG grade will apply to both semester 1 and semester 2. Once approved, a Pass/NG can not be rescinded.

If you wish to take a course on a Pass/NG basis for the first semester of the 2023-24 school year you must
complete and submit the signed Pass/NG form to your counselor by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec 8, 2023.
Please read the form carefully.

Please talk with your counselor if you have any questions regarding Pass/NG options.