// CODE to alter the current grade options

if (CG == "F") {

//this is not working
    $( "#currentOption1" ).prop('checked', true );
    $("#currentOption2").prop('checked', false);
    $("#currentOption3").prop('checked', false);
    $("#currentOption4").prop('checked', false);
    $("#currentOption5").prop('checked', false);

// this is working - set the class to active for the appearance of the label being selected
    $("#currentOption1").parent().addClass("active");
    $("#currentOption2").parent().removeClass("active");
    $("#currentOption3").parent().removeClass("active");
    $("#currentOption4").parent().removeClass("active");
    $("#currentOption5").parent().removeClass("active");