Recommended Grading Updates for 2020-2021 School Year
We recognize that this school year has brought many struggles for our students. We also acknowledge that students are working more independently to learn using new methods of instruction. We also recognize that technology and internet disruptions may also play a factor in students’ academic performance.
Looking ahead, the likelihood of retention and course repetition are a concern for many students. Many students are performing below their historical grades, and we believe this is due to the current circumstances.
To address these concerns, ICMS and ICHS will be recommending at the December board meeting that the grading scale be adjusted for the 2020-2021 school year only. If approved, this change will be retroactive to the first quarter.
On December 17, 2020, the Board of Education will determine if this change is made. In the meantime, it is in the best interest of all students to make every effort to take advantage of this opportunity. Teachers are aware of this potential change, and they are supportive of this decision. Students should reach out to their teachers to see what can be done to improve their academic standing.
Original Grading Scale | Proposed Grading Scale* | |
A | 94%-100% | 90%-100% |
A- | 90%-93% | 86%-89% |
B+ | 88%-89% | 82%-85% |
B | 84%-87% | 78%-81% |
B- | 80%-83% | 74%-77% |
C+ | 78%-79% | 70%-73% |
C | 74%-77% | 66%-69% |
C- | 70%-73% | 62%-64% |
D+ | 68-69% | 58%-61% |
D | 64%-67% | 54%-57% |
D- | 60%-63% | 50%-53% |
F | 0%-59% | 0%-49% |
*All grades are rounded to the nearest whole percentage point. The grading scale will be changed in Skyward only after the recommendation is approved.