CMS Grading Policy

Central Middle School Grading & Reporting 

Percentage grades will represent cumulative understanding throughout the year:

Standard of Excellence

80-100%

Mastery Level of Understanding of Grade Level Objectives

  • EXCEPTIONAL understanding of learning target/outcomes
  • Completed ALL of the course objectives 
  • No or minor errors in completed work

Acceptable Standard

50-79%

Proficient Level of Understanding of Grade Level Objectives

  • GOOD or DEVELOPING understanding of learning targets/outcomes
  • Completed MOST of the course objectives 
  • Few errors/gaps in completed work

Below Acceptable Standard

0-49%

Beginning Level of Understanding. A student has done below average work and has mastered few of the objectives of the course.

  • LIMITED or UNSUCCESSFUL understanding of learning targets/outcomes  
  • Completed FEW or NONE of the course objectives
  • EXTENSIVE errors/gaps in completed work
  • Dependent on support to meet Essential Outcome

Progress of curricular outcomes is reported in terms of: 

Standard of Excellence 
Acceptable Standard
Below Acceptable Standard