When did Louisiana schools switch from a 10-point to 7-point grading scale? Report cards come out Wednesday and now I’m worried.

The new 7-point grading scale went into effect at the start of the 2013-14 school year.

The scale and corresponding grade-point average is as follows:

A — 100-93 — 4.0-3.5 GPA

B — 92-85 — 3.4-2.5 GPA

C — 84-75 —2.4-1.5 GPA

D — 74-67 —1.4-1.0 GPA

F — 66-0 — 0.9-0.0 GPA

At any time during the nine weeks, parents or students may check grades and view the report card online using the Student Progress Center, according to the Calcasieu Parish School Board. SPC may also be used to check attendance and discipline for the student.

Students also receive three-week progress reports throughout each grading period.

Junk vehicles

How long can a vehicle that doesn’t run anymore be left in one’s yard in Lake Charles without being moved?

The Lake Charles city code on junk or inoperable vehicles is as follows: “It shall be unlawful for any person or business to allow storage of any junk or inoperable vehicle on any private property in the city of Lake Charles unless stored in a building or which is otherwise not visible from public view unless in connection with a licensed dismantler, junk salvage/wrecker yard or licensed vehicle dealer or repair facility.”

According to the ordinance, the term “junk” means “any motor vehicle five years old or older, extensively damaged, and apparently inoperable.” The term “inoperable” means “any motor vehicle that is unlawful to operate on any public right of way or in a condition of neglect.”

Ryan Street work

What is the construction work going on at the corner of McNeese and Ryan streets?

The construction work is part of an ongoing project to improve the intersection of La. 385 (Ryan Street), La. 384 (University Drive) and McNeese Street, according to Tammy York, public information officer for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s District 7.

“Improvements to the intersection include installing a dedicated left turn lane on La 385 southbound, installing pedestrian crossing signals at all four corners of the intersection of La. 384-La. 385 and McNeese Street, and reconfigurations to La. 384 north and southbound lanes,” she said.

The $2 million project is estimated to be complete in the spring 2020, York said.

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