A grading system that is starting to be adopted by high schools. Basically, homework doesn't count, only tests. Supposedly it is to prepare students for college, but it just results in failing grades. Seriously, this system is stupid. Even honor roll students are failing.
Guy 1: I'm failing Algebra 2. I missed one question on my test and my grade dropped from a B to a D. I hate Standards Based Grading.
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.