It is mandatory. No district can force a teacher to give a minimum
grade.

On 11/02/09, TX Business Teacher wrote:
> My school district, a 4A district in East Texas, has done
> away with the minimum grade of 50. I had a student make a 36
> the first six weeks.
>
> In high school especially, I am much in favor of giving the
> students the grade they earn. With the lowest grade possible
> of a 50, a student could blow off an entire semester and
> still pass a year long class. Talk about causing a class
> morale problem! My student can still pass the semester, but
> he is going to have to do some work! A grade lower than a 50
> on their report card really wakes some people up.
>
> Yes, we want every student to be successful. However, I think
> that we should reward the students who work and not the ones
> who do not work. This new law allows that to happen.
>
> I am not sure if it is mandatory or if the district has the
> option.....like keeping the technology credit a graduation
> requirement.

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