Standards Based Grading

Academic Standards

Academic expectations refer to work in specific subject areas. They will be listed inside the report card. These marks will also be used on many classroom assignments and projects.

4- Exceeding Standard

  • Exceeds expectation for age or grade level
  • Exhibits exceptional quality work
  • Consistently shows high level of knowledge and understanding
  • Applies learning to other subject areas and life situations

3- Meeting Standard

  • Meets expectation for age or grade level
  • Meets requirement for quality work
  • Shows knowledge and understanding
  • Applies learning to other subject areas

2.5- Beginning to Meet Standard

  • Meets grade level expectations with minimal help, but is inconsistent
  • Meets grade level expectations but needs moderate assistance and redirection at the time the grade is given
  • Beginning to demonstrate knowledge and understanding

2- Working Toward Standard

  • Meets some expectation for age or grade level
  • Meets some requirement for quality work
  • Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding
  • Requires extra time, instruction, assistance and practice

1- Below Standard

  • Not yet meeting expectation for age or grade level
  • Seldom meets requirement for quality work
  • Needs more exposure to develop knowledge and understanding
  • Requires an extended amount of time, instruction, assistance and practice