If I were to guess what this means (assuming the person who stated this is credible) is that they want to discourage parents from insisting that their kid get into the �higher� classes. If they do not annotate that the class is higher level, some people will opt to go with the easier class to ensure a higher grade (and GPA). I don�t know the specifics to this or even who to contact at the school to find out.
The thought of dealing with public schools again makes me nauseous. I hate having conversations where both parties understand the undercurrent, but the official has to stick to their script.
I guess I will ask my kids� friends� parents for clarification. However, if this is their policy, it is probably indicative of more **** all around which is the reason we left the public grade school.