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High school teachers have been instructed not to discuss their estimated grades with students when results are released Monday.
Just over 60,000 Leaving Cert students will receive their calculated grades Monday morning at 9am.
These scores, a combination of teacher estimates and a standardization process overseen by the Department of Education, have replaced postponed summer exams.
While students can receive their grades online, many schools offer their students appointments with counselors and school staff on Mondays.
In advice issued to schools, the department’s guidance states: “These planned interactions with students are intended to support wellness and discuss future education and career options, but schools are reminded that there should be no discussions about the estimated grades from schools submitted as part of the computed grade process.
“Any questions or queries in this regard should be directed to the calculated ratings email / helpline. Guidance counselors will play a crucial role in supporting these youth as they navigate the next steps in their educational and career paths by providing up-to-date information and reassurance in a calm and positive way. “
The department’s guidance advises schools to provide support to students by allowing students to come to school if they wish at a scheduled time, following Covid-19 protocols, to meet with counselors, year directors, tutors, or chaplains.
It says that alumni who attend the school for a scheduled visit must respect physical distance requirements and “behave in a responsible manner,” in accordance with public health councils and the school’s visitor policy.
He adds that “at this time it is not recommended to gather large groups of students in one place.”
However, he adds that schools must apply their Covid-19 protocols if they host “appropriate small group alumni meetings.”
Schools will have the flexibility to ask some classes of current students to skip school on Monday to ensure adequate social distancing in schools.
Meanwhile, all students will be able to access their grades online starting at 9 a.m. M. Del Monday by logging into the Calculated Grades Student Portal (lc2020.education.gov.ie).
A “Before You Begin Guide” will be available on the home page of the Student Portal to guide you through accessing your results and printing a statement of those results.
CAO’s first round offers will be issued on Friday, September 11, while an appeals process will open on September 14 that will allow students to re-verify grades.
The Irish Times will have a live help desk (irishtimes.com/helpdesk) from noon to 8 pm starting Monday, with career counselors. You have a selection of frequently asked questions available here.
Separately, the unit of the Department of Education that collected the estimated scores will have a helpline (1800 111135 or 1800 111136) that will operate from 9 am to 4 pm on Monday thereafter. Outside of these hours, inquiries can be sent to: [email protected].
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