Carl Sandburg and Lincoln

[Laurie Verge]

I am in complete agreement with you, Bill, as far as having letter grades. Most people are competitive by nature, and the letter grade enhances that competitiveness in my mind. My grandson's school system uses both letter grades and comments in each subject matter.

I am evaluated each year on the job, and the same system applies. Ours uses a 0, 1, 2 evaluation with 2 being excellent/meeting all expectations. Then, there are side comments in each category (about ten) and an overall summary. Life in the school and in the work force is one arena of competition to achieve at your highest level IMO.