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New grading policy: honors and AP weight drops from +1.0 to +0.3 for the Class of 2030
What happened
The Board adopted Policy 4710 on grading on April 28, 2026. Rules approved July 15, 2026 (4710-R) set a 4.5 GPA scale, equal weight for each quarter, and one extra point on the fourth-quarter grade if a student's Regents score beats their fourth-quarter average. Students entering 9th grade in 2026 (Class of 2030) get +0.3 for Honors and AP courses; earlier classes keep +1.0. Weighted and unweighted GPA will both show on transcripts.
Why it matters to families
Grades and GPA help decide college applications. Some parents, students and the teachers' union asked the Board to reconsider parts of the plan, including the Regents bonus.
The evidence
Regulation 4710-R section VIII (Course Weighting) and the Regents incentive in section VII. The April 28 board video records a motion to adopt Policy 4710 and the Board's 5 votes in favor of adoption. Speakers at the March 24, April 14 and April 28 meetings raised concerns.
The source
Regulation 4710-R Grading Regulations (approved July 15, 2026)See the full record for Port Washington Union Free School District.
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