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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Papyrus">Greetings, Pam. Please note my comments below. Let me know if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Papyrus">David<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> oacrao-l-bounces@lists.onenet.net [mailto:oacrao-l-bounces@lists.onenet.net]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Pam Ward<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 07, 2014 10:43 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> oacrao-l@lists.onenet.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Oacrao-l] Letter Grades<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am doing a little bit of research and need to see how other institutions are handling this. I have read the state regents policy on grading and I am just needing some reassurance.
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<p class="MsoNormal">1. Does the institution issue letter grades on sports (basketball, baseball, football, softball, etc.). <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> If so is this letter grade calculated into the semester and cum gpa? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> This is counted in retention hours? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Papyrus"> We issue letter grades for varsity sports which are factored into both semester and cumulative gpa.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">2. Does the institution issue letter grades for PE courses (dance,swimming,weight training, etc). <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> If so is this letter grade calculated into the semester and cum gpa? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Papyrus"> We issue letter grades for PE courses which are factored into both semester and cumulative gpa<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">3. Do you count these courses toward your graduation requirements (electives)? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <b><span style="font-family:Papyrus">As part of our mission statement students are required to complete a PE course each semester in which they are enrolled full-time. These hours are built into their respective degree plan.<br clear="all">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"">Pam Ward
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"">Murray State College</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"">Registrar & Director of Admissions
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><i><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">"Mission Statement: Murray State College Provides Opportunities for Student Learning, Personal Growth, Professional Success, and Community Enhancement"</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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