Slightly More D's And F's In D-205? Readers React

ELMHURST, IL — In other places, school districts report big jumps in the numbers of D's and F's that they are giving out.

But in Elmhurst School District 205, the percentage of D's and F's has increased only slightly percentage-wise from a year ago, according to district statistics.

On Tuesday, Elmhurst Patch reported the district's numbers. In response to the news, Patch readers offered mixed reactions on social media and the Patch website.

"If the teachers properly graded their students, I am confident many more D's and F's would have been given," one man wrote. "But to do so would admit that virtual learning is a disaster and go against the unions and the teachers who want virtual teaching at in-class salaries."

In response, another man said, "Golly gee whiz. You mean that remote learning is a joke and has been an utter fiasco since Day 1? Who woulda thunk it? In all seriousness, this is an absolute disgrace and once again demonstrates that (Superintendent Dave) Moyer, the Board, and the Administration hold the students and community in utter contempt, with no regard for their academic and social development."

A woman said grades weren't the biggest issue.

"Mental health is a more important concern right now," she said. "Make sure your kid is OK."

A woman who works the night shift said she sees how high school students act on video class sessions. Most of the teachers, she said, let them out of class early, so the students have time to eat and "mess around" on their phones

"It's unfortunate that some of these kids get bad grades, but when parents come home from work, that should be their time to help them or double-check that they are doing their work or studying or contact the teachers. This is an unfortunate time. We as parents have to do what we need to do to help our kids."

One man said, "Kids just need to buckle down and work hard."