Criteria for valedictorian changes in Anne Arundel County

The Anne Arundel County School Board voted 5-4 Wednesday night to change the criteria of valedictorians and salutatorian in the district.The board discussed revising the grading policy to consider more than a student's academic achievement. The school board's student member, who also serves as vice president, proposed the change, which would eliminate class rank. The honors would be based on a student's character, leadership, scholarship and service.The board adopted an amendment in May that states high school students who earn Summa Cum Laude honors after seven semesters would be eligible to apply for valedictorian or salutatorian. The changes will take effect for students entering 9th grade in 2021.

The Anne Arundel County School Board voted 5-4 Wednesday night to change the criteria of valedictorians and salutatorian in the district.

The board discussed revising the grading policy to consider more than a student's academic achievement. The school board's student member, who also serves as vice president, proposed the change, which would eliminate class rank. The honors would be based on a student's character, leadership, scholarship and service.

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The board adopted an amendment in May that states high school students who earn Summa Cum Laude honors after seven semesters would be eligible to apply for valedictorian or salutatorian.

The changes will take effect for students entering 9th grade in 2021.