Grading

All Jones College Prep classes are graded on the following scale,

                                A             90 - 100%

                                B             80 – 89 %

                                C             70 – 79%

                                D             60 – 69%

                                F              59% and below

Grades earned by Jones students reflect the following criteria:

·         A-There is strong evidence that the student has thorough knowledge, understanding, and mastery of  content and skills outlined in the course learning objectives.

o    An “A” indicates a high level of mastery.

·         B-There is strong evidence that the student has substantial knowledge, understanding, and mastery of content and skills outlined in the course learning objectives.

o    A “B” indicates strong progress towards mastery.

·         C-There is strong evidence that the student has moderate knowledge, understanding, and mastery of content and skills outlined in the course learning objectives.

o    A “C” indicates adequate progress towards mastery.

·         D-There is strong evidence that the student has limited knowledge, understanding, and mastery of content and skills outlined in the course learning objectives.

o    A “D” indicates inadequate progress towards mastery.

·         F-There is strong evidence that the student has little or no knowledge, understanding, and mastery of content and skills outlined in the course learning objectives. Alternatively, there may be little or no evidence that the student has demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and mastery of content and skills outlined in the course learning objectives.

o    An “F” indicates no progress towards mastery.

Letter grades are assigned a different point value at each class level. Cumulative grade point averages (GPA) are computed at the end of each semester and include all courses.