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Campbell High School is responding to state law Ed. 306.27 regarding course competencies and competency assessments by seeking to raise the level of achievement for all students. Like other school districts in the state, CHS is working to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of required competencies. Campbell High School Standards-Based Grading Pilot Article I. Purpose
At Campbell High School grading has many purposes: providing feedback to students and parents, documenting progress, and guiding instructional decisions. As a result of Campbell being a standards-based school with core competencies, grades are a reflection of what a student knows and is able to do in relation to the core competencies of the course.
Article II. Passing a Course
All teachers issue a standards-based grade that measures what a student knows or is able to do in each competency. Students have multiple opportunities to demonstrate their mastery of a core competency and grades can be monitored continually on Edline.
Quarter Grades- A passing grade for a quarter is determined by a numerical average of 65 or above on all core competencies for a course based on formative and summative assessment percentages. The quarter grade is designed to provide essential feedback to the student and parent on the progress being made toward meeting the core competencies and is not a final grade, but a snapshot of current progress.
Final Grades- A passing grade for a course is determined by a numerical average of 65 or above in each core competency for a course based on formative and summative assessment percentages for the semester. If a student fails one or more of the core competencies in a course, he or she fails the course.
Formative Assessments (0%-20%) of the grade.
Formative assessments are opportunities for students to practice the new knowledge or a skill being taught. They provide feedback to both the teacher and student about where additional work is needed. Formative assignments take a variety of forms, including, but not limited to, class work, homework, discussion, or written answers.
Summative Assessments (80%-100%) of the grade.
Summative assessments certify what a student knows and is able to do after instruction has taken place. Summative assignments take a variety of forms, including, but not limited to, quizzes, tests, projects, or performance based assessments completed in or outside of the classroom setting.
Article III. Retakes
A retake is the opportunity for a student to redo a summative assessment. Students learn at different rates, and re-takes allow students a second chance to demonstrate competency on summative assessments. • A teacher informs the students that retakes are available for most summative assessments at the beginning of the course.
• Students may complete a retake only after all corrective action activities have been completed and all related required formative assessments have been completed.
• The date and time of the retake is at the discretion of the teacher and must be completed within 10 schools days of receipt of the original assessment.
• Not all summative assessments will be available for retakes such as performance-based assessments (concerts, labs, etc.) and final exams.
• The higher of the two grades is recorded.
Article IV. Performance Levels
Student achievement will be recorded on report cards and transcripts in the form of letter grades:
Distinguished = A Advanced = B Competent = C Limited = D Failure = F
A+ = 97-100 B+ = 87-89 C+ = 77-79 D = 65 – 69 F = Below 65
A = 93-96 B = 83-86 C = 73-76
A- = 90-92 B- = 80-82 C- = 70-72
Incomplete (I)
A student may be eligible for an Incomplete (I) grade if
1. the student has missed school repeatedly during that marking period due to illness or for other administratively excused absences;
2. considerations put forth in his or her IEP or 504 plan warrant such action;
3. the CHAT team determines a grade of Incomplete is reasonable.
Incomplete grades must be rectified within three weeks of the close of the marking period.
Click here for a list of grading pilot FAQs Click here for a Bibliography
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