Grading Practices

Grading practices are designed to support student learning, measure student achievement and provide feedback on specific areas of strength and weakness.

Grades K-5 Number Scale

Number

Meaning

4

Student’s performance exceeds standard/expectation, and student consistently produces outstanding work.

3

Student’s performance meets standard/expectation, and student consistently produces quality work.

2

Student’s performance is approaching standard/expectation, and student inconsistently applies learned skills.

1

Student’s performance is below standard/expectation, and student frequently requires re-teaching.

NA

This skill or concept was not assessed during this grading period.

Grades 2-5 Grades Range

Letter Grade

Range

Meaning

A

90-100

Excellent

B

80-89

Very Good

C

70-79

Satisfactory

D

60-69

Minimal Progress

F

Below 60

Failing

Grades 6-12 Grades Range

Letter Grade

Range

Meaning

GPA

GPA for Honors

GPA for AP/IB/DE industry certification*

A+

97-100

Excellent

4.5

5

5.5

A

90-96

Excellent

4

4.5

5

B+

86-89

Very Good

3.5

4

4.5

B

80-85

Very Good

3

3.5

4

C+

76-79

Satisfactory

2.5

3

3.5

C

70-75

Satisfactory

2

2.5

3

D+

66-69

Minimum Passing

1.5

2

2.5

D

60-65

Minimum Passing

1

1.5

2

F

Below 60

Failing

0

0

0

*Industry certification courses can be found online at oneccps.org.