Traditional Letter Grades

Traditional Letter Grades

How are traditional letter grades different than standards-based grades? (Click on each item in the image to learn more)

A: 90% to 100%

• Getting an A on an assignment means you've done really well and understand the standard!
• This is comparable to getting a 4 on the proficiency scale.

C: 70%-79%

• If you get a C on an assignment or test, you are proficient at the skill, but still have some room for improvement.
• C grades are also comparable to 3 on the proficiency scale.

B: 80%-89%

• Earning a B is a sign that you're proficient on the standard you are learning.
• Be proud! A letter grade of B is comparable to a 3.5 on the proficiency scale.

D: 60%-69%

• If you score a D on an assignment or test, you still have quite a bit of improvement needed on the standard.
• D grades are comparable to earning a 2 on the proficiency scale.
• A D is a passing grade.

F: 59% and lower

• Receiving an F on an assignment or test is a sign that there is a lack of understanding on the standard.
• F grades are comparable to scores of 1 on the proficiency scale.
• An F is a failing grade.

Grade Point Average

• Your grade point average is a numerical representation of your letter grades.

• A= 4 points
• B= 3 points
• C= 2 points
• D= 1 points
• F= 0 points
• Example: If you have 4 A's (4 points each = 16), 2 B's (3 points each = 6), and 1 C (2 points), your GPA will be 3.43 -->
• (16+6+2) divided by your total number of classes (7).