Apply for Federal Way’s Grading Advisory Committee by Aug. 29

Published 1:05 pm Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Last January, Federal Way Public Schools developed a district Grading Advisory Committee to share research and provide input to the district on effective grading practices for all students in the district.

In the last eight months, several positions have been vacated and the district is seeking replacement applicants. Seven parents and a teacher are being sought to bring the group back to its original size.

The committee is structured to include representation from a variety of schools and grade levels. It includes students, parents, teachers, community members and district and building administrators. Non-English speakers are invited to participate. Interpretation will be provided.

Responsibilities of the district Grading Advisory Committee members include:

• Serving for two consecutive years through June, 2015

• Adhere to the norms and expectations developed by the committee

• Attend all meetings, which will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Educational Service Center as follows: Sept. 18; Oct. 16; Nov. 20; Dec. 18; Jan. 15, 2015; Feb. 19, 2015; March 19, 2015; April 23, 2015 (changed from April 16 due to student-led conferences); May 21, 2015; and June 18, 2015.

If you wish to apply for the committee, complete the application online no later than 4 p.m. Aug. 29 at www.fwps.org/blog/gradingcommittee.

Forms are available at the front desk of the district Educational Services Center and at all schools.

You can also download the pdf version and fill out a hard copy. Return no later than 4 p.m. Aug. 29  to the Educational Services Center, 33330 Eighth Ave., Federal Way, WA 98003, attention:  Mary Helbling (mhelblin@fwps.org).

Forms may also be faxed to 253-945–2068.