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Westhampton Parents Plead With District To Reconsider Weight Placed On Regents Grades

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Westhampton Beach School District's board of education listens to parents and students voice concerns over the 20 percent weight the grade of a Regents exam has a student's overall average for that course.

Westhampton Beach School District's board of education listens to parents and students voice concerns over the 20 percent weight the grade of a Regents exam has a student's overall average for that course.

Desirée Keegan on Jun 28, 2022
Students and parents in the Westhampton Beach School District pleaded with administration and the Board of Education Monday night, June 27, to consider a “do no harm” policy, or to... more

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