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.