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New Grading System for Middle & High School Students

New Grading System for Middle & High School Students. New Scale Gives Equal, Incremental Value to Each Grade Division. Parents: What You Need to Know. Under the new scale, a passing grade is still a passing grade (60% or higher), and a failing grade is still a failing grade (59% or below).

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New Grading System for Middle & High School Students

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  1. New Grading System for Middle & High School Students

  2. New Scale Gives Equal, Incremental Value to Each Grade Division

  3. Parents: What You Need to Know • Under the new scale, a passing grade is still a passing grade (60% or higher), and a failing grade is still a failing grade (59% or below). • Under the new scale, there will be equal, incremental steps – a failing grade is a 50 to 59, rather than a 0 to 59. • All other steps for grading remain the same.

  4. A Side by Side Look at the Two Grading Scales + 0.9 or lower 59% or lower E

  5. Why The New Grading System? • Follows 2010-2011 District Improvement Plan to review grading policy and ensure high expectations for student growth • Aligns to U-46 Elementary Grading System as well as new Common Core state standards • Accurately reflects earned grades and ensures fair and consistent practices across each U-46 middle and high school • New scale allows students who make one or two mistakes to not be over-penalized

  6. New Late Work Policy • Each middle and high school department will implement a late work policy. • Students expected to complete late work for credit. • The late work policy will be posted in students’ class syllabi and on their school’s website.

  7. How Your Students Will Benefit • Students will have the opportunity to earn an A+ on the new scale with a 5. • Students will earn credit for late work. • Keeps students who struggle engaged and prevents them from giving up. • Reduces number of students retaking a class, creating more opportunities for other students.

  8. A Parent’s Look at Infinite Campus • In-progress and posted grades will show % and letter grade • Assignment detail will show the score on the 0-5 point scale after the nightly script has run

  9. Background of the New Grading Scale • The Secondary Grading Committee was established in November 2010 and consisted of middle and high school principals, teachers and community members. • The Secondary Grading Committee presented to the Board of Education in November 2011, November 2012, June 2013. • Researched-based and implemented in other districts: School District 211

  10. Parent Engagement • Refer to students’ syllabi and school website to stay informed of late work policies that impact your child. • Be sure to check Infinite Campus to ensure that you understand how the new grades will look. • Maintain open communication with teachers and don’t hesitate to ask questions.

  11. Questions?

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