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Understanding My Child's Grades (PK, K, 1st)
10/20/2011
Academic Grading Scales
Pre-Kindergarten
The Pre-kindergarten Report Card is designed to assist teachers in evaluating the ongoing growth and development of students. Parent/teacher conferences are suggested during the first and third reporting period. The printed Report Card is used for the second and fourth reporting period.
The following symbols are used to indicate a student’s progress in all reported areas:
- IA – Independently Applies Learning
- SD – Steadily Developing
- NS – Needs Support
Kindergarten and First Grade
The Kindergarten Report Card and First Grade Report Card are designed to assist teachers in evaluating the ongoing growth and development of students.
The following symbols are used to indicate a student’s progress in all reported areas:
- IA – Independently Applies Learning
- SD – Steadily Developing
- NS – Needs Support
Grades 2-5
The District will report nine-week averages to parents/guardians as numerical scores and letter grades in core content areas and through development symbols in enrichment areas.
The following table relates the numerical scores and letter grades:
| Numeric Average | Letter Grade | Description |
| 90-100 | A | Excellent Progress |
| 80-89 | B | Good Progress |
| 70-79 | C | Fair Progress |
| 69 or below | F | Failing |
The following symbols are used to indicate a student’s progress in Technology Applications, Music, Art, Theater Arts, and Wellness:
- IA – Independently Applies Learning
- SD – Steadily Developing
- NS – Needs Support
