The goal of OKCPS is to prepare students to realize their full potential as self-sufficient citizens. OKCPS provides a comprehensive instructional program and students' learning experiences serve as a foundation for their total educational development, as well as the stimulation of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. All students are expected to graduate high school college-and-career ready so they are well-equipped for their futures. 

The Board believes that grades and grading practices should be administered in a fair, equitable, and consistent manner. The evaluation of student progress is based upon the student demonstrating mastery of knowledge and skills of academic standards. This may consist of daily classroom performance, homework, quizzes and tests, and other required activities or projects.

While attendance is not a factor in grading, failing to meet the attendance requirements generally affects students’ grades because make-up work does not replace missed instruction. Students who do not meet course standards receive “NG” (No Grade), “NC” (No Credit), or “I” (Incomplete) until all requirements are met, preferably by the end of the subsequent quarter.

Students only receive credit for high school courses they complete with a passing grade. Parents/guardians receive formal notification when their child does not meet requirements to receive a passing grade. Such notification should be sent no later than two weeks before the grading period ends.