If we don't hold to high standards we reduce the meaning of the diploma. Maybe the reality is that some students won't earn the CoM. CoM waters down the diploma. Pushing a lot into ten grades. Too much now. Should not pass them on if they don't pass the 4 th grade WASL, catch them up at that time.
Concern is about kids falling through the cracks.
Provide an alternate certificate for those who can't make it. It takes time and money. We keep adding more to the plate of educators without resources. If required, only at the local level via local decision. Make it a requirement to get kids focusing on what they need to do to assure some responsibility.