Middle School Report Card Grading Scales

Academic Scale

A (advanced): Demonstrates excellent scholarship at the student’s level of instruction. Consistently demonstrates thorough understanding of the standards and can apply concepts and skills.

B (proficient): Is doing above average work at the student’s level of instruction and achieves at a high level. Demonstrates understanding of the standards and independently uses concepts and skills.

C (developing): Exhibits average work at the student’s level of instruction and demonstrates basic understanding of standards. With support, uses concepts and skills.

D (deficient): Is doing below average work at the student’s level of instruction. Does not yet independently demonstrate understanding of concepts and skills.

W (academic warning): Has not yet met the minimum requirements of the course objectives at the student’s level of instruction. Requires intensive support.

Special Circumstance

I (incomplete): Prolonged excused absence and student is in the process of making up missed learning opportunities and assignments

N (no grade): No grade given. Please contact teacher or principal if you have questions.

Learner Qualities

Self-Directed Learner

Actively engages in learning activities, participates in classroom discussions, manages time effectively in all settings.

Quality Producer

Puts forth a high degree of effort, strives to produce quality work.

Collaborative Worker

Works cooperatively with others, demonstrates on-task behavior during group work.

Respectful and Responsible Citizen

Shows respect for the school community, contributes positively to the class and school, conducts self within the established norms of behavior, accepts responsibility for own actions.