In the School District of Superior, we approach assessment and reporting as an important part of a student’s understanding of his/her progress as a learner, as well as a tool for communicating progress to parents, colleges, and the community.  In order to ensure that grades accurately reflect student learning, we are implementing a proficiency-based grading system in all classes.  This system separates academic grades from reports on student behavior. 

 Over the course of the last several years, we have begun to critically examine our grading practices and to study methods of grading that more accurately reflect and report student learning.  Administration  has encouraged interested teachers to learn about and try  Standards-Based Grading.  It will look somewhat familiar as this is the type of reporting system our elementary schools use.  The intent of using Standards-Based Grading is to provide accurate, meaningful and consistent communication to students and parents about learning.

          A standards-based grading system certifies a student’s demonstration of performance on a standard by the end of a grading period.  The essential question answered in a standards-based system is:  To what degree has the student demonstrated the necessary knowledge or skill as described in the standard?

We will continue to do the following:  

• Use letter grades.

• Have a grade point average.

• Use Powerschool as our reporting tool.