Update for LC Students and Parents 11.05.20

The Department of Education and Skills has this evening informed us of the following:

1. Canvassing

One of the fundamental principles of the calculated grades model is fairness – both to the individual student and to the students in the school as a whole. Any attempt to influence teachers in relation to the process of Leaving Certificate calculated grades is considered to be entirely inappropriate and will be regarded as canvassing. Detailed guidance for teachers and principals in this matter is being developed by the Department.

2. End of Tuition for 6th Year/Final Year Students

All tuition for 6th Year/Final Year LC/LCA/LCVP students is to end today May 11th .  Teachers should not accept any additional material from this date submitted by students for consideration as part of their estimated mark.

In light of both these decisions subject teachers should limit any communication/contact with final year students. 

All 6th Year students have received an email from the Principal detailing all of this information. 

3. Student Opportunity to Change Subject Levels

The Department has indicated that students will have the opportunity to change subject levels.  The SEC are developing a protocol which may involve the student indicating their desire to change level through the self-service portal for students.  Teachers should not contact students to consider changing level in a subject but should await further guidance from the Department when available.

The Principal and Deputy Principal will schedule an online meeting with all 6th Year students on Thursday afternoon.