Grading

Kindergarten through Grade 2
Teachers shall use mastery indicators for each Standard of Learning (SOL) taught using the criteria listed below:

 

Grades	Indicators of Mastery	Criteria
K-2	O = Outstanding	94 to 100%
	S = Satisfactory	80 to 93%
	N = Needs Improvement	70 to 79%
	U = Unsatisfactory	69% and below

 

Grade 3 through Grade 5 and Westside Elementary Grade 6
Teachers shall use grades and mastery indicators for each Standard of Learning (SOL) taught using the criteria listed below:

 

Grades	Indicators of Mastery	Criteria	Grading Scale
3 - 6*	O = Outstanding	Exceeds the standard	A   =  93-100
	S = Satisfactory	Meets the standard (at least 80% of the time)	A-  =  90-92
	N = Needs Improvement	Partially meets the standard	B+ =  87-89
	U = Unsatisfactory	Inadequate or no understanding of the standard	B   =  83-86
			B- =  80-82
			C+ =  77-79
			C   =  73-76
			C-  =  70-72
			D   =  65-69
			F    =  64 or Below

*Westside Elementary Grade 6 only

 

Middle and High School
The grading scale for the Isle of Wight County Schools consists of sections for letter grades, score ranges, and descriptions of performance.  The grading scale follows:

Letter Grade	Score Ranges	Description of Performance
A	93 - 100	Does outstanding class work, shows superior initiative in completing learning activities, and demonstrates high achievement.
A-	90 - 92
B+	87 - 89	Does good class work, shows above average initiative in completing learning activities, and demonstrates above average achievement.
B	83 - 86
B-	80 - 82
C+	77 - 79	Does average class work, shows average initiative in completing learning activities, and demonstrates average achievement.
C	73 - 76
C-	70 - 72
D	65- 69	Does below average or incomplete class work, shows some initiative in completing learning activities, and demonstrates poor achievement.
F	64 and below	Incomplete class work, shows little initiative in completing learning activities, and demonstrates unacceptable achievement.