Grading Policy for Report Cards

Report Card Grading Scales

Academic Achievement (overall ‘grade’ for ELA, math, science, and social studies)

4 –Student exceeds grade level standards for this marking period.

3 – Student shows proficiency in grade level standards for this marking period.

2 – Student is approaching grade level standards for this marking period.

1 – Student is performing below grade level standards for this marking period.

Skill Performance

Skill Performance (used for Characteristics for Successful Learners (social growth, work habits), effort/attitude in each subject, and all skills)

N – (Needs Improvement) The student has difficulty applying the skill and requires frequent teacher intervention and support.

D – (Developing) The student is working towards proficiency of the skill, but requires support.

S - (Secure) The student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the skill and can apply it with minimal guidance.

X - Not evaluated.