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Tuesday, January 19, the board of education took action to amend the high school grading policy. In the past high school grades were determined completely by percentages. For a full year course each nine weeks was weighted at 20% with the mid-term and finals at 10% each. Semester courses were weighted at 40% for each nine weeks and the final at 20%. Some examples are below.
Old Model Full Year Course- Examples
| 1st 9 Weeks | 2nd 9 Weeks | Midterm Exam | 3rd 9 Weeks | 4th 9 Weeks | Final Exam | Final Grade |
| 90% | 30% | 60% | 70% | 25% | 60% | 55% F |
95% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 90% | 90% | 89.5% A |
| 65% | 25% | 70% | 65% | 75% | 55% | 58.5% F |
Old Model Semester Course- Examples
| 1st/3rd 9 Weeks | 2nd/4th 9 Weeks | Final Exam | Final Grade |
| 90% | 60% | 80% | 76% C |
95% | 25% | 50% | 58% F |
| 85% | 95% | 91% | 90.2% A |
For the 2020-2021 school year there will be no mid-term and final exams. For full year courses each nine weeks will count for 25%. Semester courses are weighed at 50% for each nine weeks. The method has been amended as well, to the following system using point calculations. A student receiving the following grade will receive the corresponding points: (Similar to G.P.A. Calculation)
A= 4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0
Full Year Classes- The four nine weeks added together /4
Semester Classes- The two nine weeks added together /2
The following chart will determine final grades
| A | 4.0 - 3.5 |
| B | 3.49 – 2.5 |
| C | 2.49 – 1.5 |
| D | 1.49 – 0.5 |
| F | 0.49 – 0.0 |
New Method Full Year Examples
| 1st 9 Weeks | 2nd 9 Weeks | 3rd 9 Weeks | 4th 9 Weeks | Final Grade |
| 90% A | 83% B | 96% A | 91% A | 15 points/4 |
A = 4 | B = 3 | A = 4 | A = 4 | 3.75 = A |
| 25% F | 20% F | 73% C | 75% C | 4 points/4 |
| F = 0 | F = 0 | C = 2 | C = 2 | 1.0 = D |
New Method Semester Examples
| 1st/3rd 9 Weeks | 2nd/4th 9 Weeks | Final Grade |
| 85% B | 95% A | 7 points/2 |
B = 3 | A = 4 | 3.5 = A |
| 20% F | 80% B | 3 points/2 |
| F = 0 | B = 3 | 1.5 = C |
Important Disclaimers:
- Students giving no effort (receiving 0%) the 3rd and 4th Nine Weeks may not pass a full year course regardless of the first semester performance.
- Students enrolled in College Credit Course courses must follow the syllabus and college grading requirements.
- Mid-Term and Final Examination will return for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Grading Policy will be examined at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year.
Sincerely,
Roger Day
High School Principal
Download a copy of this letter here.
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