Early College High School Mastery Rule

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Nearly two years ago a school was created called Early College High School (ECHS), they created a rule called mastery where in all classes, assignments, and quizzes/exams have to be an 80% or higher, if it is below they have mandatory tutoring to bring it up. Now, today students are working harder and studying harder to keep that rule up to standers which also keeps their grades up to stander. Early College tries their hardest to keep that rule intact with every student in the school. When it comes to teacher keeping the students at mastery level they get most of the pressure at insuring the rule is enforced.

Mrs.Stanfill a chemistry teacher at Early College High School was asked if the mastery rule is needed in school and her

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