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If there are two things everyone knows about Masterman students, it’s that they love to get good grades, and they love to complain. Recently, a group of ambitious students decided to combine these two passions by pushing administration to raise the maximum possible grade. In other words, these students are demanding that rather than 100%, the grade threshold should be increased to 110%. They call it grade inflation. “The point is to adjust to our academic ability. Masterman students are the best of the best, and we deserve grades that reflect that,” says student Overa Chiever.
So far, these students have sent a hefty email to administration with many signatures, explaining their ideas for grade inflation. They have not yet received a response, but are expecting overwhelming support in their favor. After all, how could anyone disagree? Masterman students are always right.
Students who were formerly unaware of this newly proposed policy may be questioning how this will affect them in their day-to-day lives at Masterman. "Well, grade inflation will tailor a new environment where academically rigorous students will thrive,” says an anonymous 11th grader. Raising the bar for grades allows for longer, more difficult tests and assignments, as each individual question will be worth less. This is exciting news to students that desire a more painstaking curriculum. “Anyone can get a 100% in a class. But, after the implementation of our new policy, the most dedicated Masterman students will be able to earn 110%. This will make us stand out to colleges, which is the only thing that matters,” says Werka Hallic.
All in all, students are tired of only earning 100% on tests and assignments. Today, 11th grader Ella Berman exclaimed to the entire third-floor hallway, “This is the first time I didn’t get a 100% on a physics quiz!” after receiving her first 110%. This exclamation is proof of the happiness and pride that the inflated grades will bring to students for years to come.
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