Proficiency Based Grading System

The State of Vermont has mandated that beginning with the Class of 2020 students will be assessed relative to a set of standards, or proficiencies, in order to make progress toward earning a diploma.  Each course taken will have a set of proficiencies associated with the class.  Success on those proficiencies will determine if a student will earn credit for the class.  Grades within this system will be recorded and reported on a four-point scale, with the points indicating a student’s level of mastery of the individual proficiencies according to the following table:

1 = Little to no evidence

2 = Nearly or partially meets standard

3 = Meets standards

4 = Exceeds standards

As well as state mandated proficiency grades, we will also still be reporting “traditional grades.” That system is summarized below:

A = Exceeds standards with distinction

B = Exceeds standards

C = Meets standards

F = Failing grade

P = Pass

I = Incomplete

W = Withdrawal

WP = Withdrawal Pass

WF = Withdrawal Fail

WP/WF Indicates status at time of withdrawal. No credit is awarded for a withdrawal, regardless of pass/fail status.