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I need to know if this is even legal because it sounds like a complete scam.

My school is threatening to force students to pay a penalty/fee if we don't hit a specific "target mark" on our school examinations.

Let's be clear: this isn't a fee for a re-exam or extra tutoring resources. They are straight-up demanding money as a punishment for bad grades.

This feels incredibly predatory and unethical. Aren't schools supposed to help struggling students, not extort them for cash?

Has anyone else ever dealt with a school doing this? Is this even allowed, or should I be reporting this to the school board / education ministry immediately?

The official message circulated on class group :

Dear Parent

We believe in recognising achievements and supporting every student’s growth. The following measures will be based on the *Mid-Semester Examination results* :

*Achievements:*

• *90% & above:* Certificate of Merit

• *Consistent achievers:* Recommendation for Scholar Badge

*For Improvement:*

• Below 50% marks: Improvement/Compartment Exam (fee will be payable per subject)

• Remedial sessions and regular monitoring will be provided.

Principal

Location: Delhi Public School , Sector 98 , Faridabad,Haryana,India

I need to know if this is even legal because it sounds like a complete scam.

My school is threatening to force students to pay a penalty/fee if we don't hit a specific "target mark" on our school examinations.

They are straight-up demanding money as a punishment for bad grades.

This feels incredibly predatory and unethical. Aren't schools supposed to help struggling students, not extort them for cash?

Has anyone else ever dealt with a school doing this? Is this even allowed, or should I be reporting this to the school board / education ministry immediately?

The official message circulated on class group :

Dear Parent

We believe in recognising achievements and supporting every student’s growth. The following measures will be based on the *Mid-Semester Examination results* :

*Achievements:*

• *90% & above:* Certificate of Merit

• *Consistent achievers:* Recommendation for Scholar Badge

*For Improvement:*

• Below 50% marks: Improvement/Compartment Exam (fee will be payable per subject)

• Remedial sessions and regular monitoring will be provided.

Principal

School Name - Delhi Public School , Sector 98 Faridabad,Haryana,India

I need to know if this is even legal because it sounds like a complete scam.

My school is threatening to force students to pay a penalty/fee if we don't hit a specific "target mark" on our school examinations.

They are straight-up demanding money as a punishment for bad grades.

This feels incredibly predatory and unethical. Aren't schools supposed to help struggling students, not extort them for cash?

Has anyone else ever dealt with a school doing this? Is this even allowed, or should I be reporting this to the school board / education ministry immediately?

The official message circulated on class group :

Dear Parent

We believe in recognising achievements and supporting every student’s growth. The following measures will be based on the *Mid-Semester Examination results* :

*Achievements:*

• *90% & above:* Certificate of Merit

• *Consistent achievers:* Recommendation for Scholar Badge

*For Improvement:*

• Below 50% marks: Improvement/Compartment Exam (fee will be payable per subject)

• Remedial sessions and regular monitoring will be provided.

Principal

School Name - Delhi Public School , Sector 98 Faridabad,Haryana,India

I need to know if this is even legal because it sounds like a complete scam.

My school is threatening to force students to pay a penalty/fee if we don't hit a specific "target mark" on our school examinations.

They are straight-up demanding money as a punishment for bad grades.

This feels incredibly predatory and unethical. Aren't schools supposed to help struggling students, not extort them for cash?

Has anyone else ever dealt with a school doing this? Is this even allowed, or should I be reporting this to the school board / education ministry immediately?

The official message circulated on class group :

Dear Parent

We believe in recognising achievements and supporting every student’s growth. The following measures will be based on the *Mid-Semester Examination results* :

*Achievements:*

• *90% & above:* Certificate of Merit

• *Consistent achievers:* Recommendation for Scholar Badge

*For Improvement:*

• Below 50% marks: Improvement/Compartment Exam (fee will be payable per subject)

• Remedial sessions and regular monitoring will be provided.

Principal

School Name - Delhi Public School , Sector 98 Faridabad,Haryana,India

I need to know if this is even legal because it sounds like a complete scam.

My school is threatening to force students to pay a penalty/fee if we don't hit a specific "target mark" on our school examinations.

Let's be clear: this isn't a fee for a re-exam or extra tutoring resources. They are straight-up demanding money as a punishment for bad grades.

This feels incredibly predatory and unethical. Aren't schools supposed to help struggling students, not extort them for cash?

Has anyone else ever dealt with a school doing this? Is this even allowed, or should I be reporting this to the school board / education ministry immediately?

The official message circulated on class group :

Dear Parent

We believe in recognising achievements and supporting every student’s growth. The following measures will be based on the *Mid-Semester Examination results* :

*Achievements:*

• *90% & above:* Certificate of Merit

• *Consistent achievers:* Recommendation for Scholar Badge

*For Improvement:*

• Below 50% marks: Improvement/Compartment Exam (fee will be payable per subject)

• Remedial sessions and regular monitoring will be provided.

Principal