Grading scales

[kybikertrash]

What are the grading scales at area schools? I have heard they are not the same at all schools, which suprised me. If you know what it is at your childs school let me know.

[Rebelyell]

What are the grading scales at area schools? I have heard they are not the same at all schools, which suprised me. If you know what it is at your childs school let me know.

At St. Pat it is:
A - 93-100
B - 85-92
C - 75-84
D - 70-74
F - Below 70

Until this year the system was divided up into A+, A, A- and so forth. However there is a new computer system that doesn't like pluses and minuses, so now the students just get a letter grade.

[Marcia_Montieth]

Tollesboro

100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59-below F

[KYtransplant]

What is shown above is the standard split between private and public schools all over the country. Most private schools have the 8 point spread rather than the 10 point.
I like the private school grading scale because when a student looks to go to college and has a solid A (93+) the GPA is a true GPA and not a float.
In the field of education we are told that mastery is reached at 85%....not 70-79%... and C is condsidered average, not mastery...(average would be what the general population should gain with minimal effort, i.e just being in class, no studying).
ANY student that gives true effort (this means reading at least 15 minutes per night, 15 minutes on math facts in addition to regular homework) should have no problem with the 8 point grading scale....It's all a matter of commitment and effort.
Kudos to St. Pat's for keeping the bar where it should be!

[Chuck]

I don't see any public schools grading scale. Just two private schools.

[Unregistered]

Tollesboro Elementary is a public school part of the Lewis Co school system. Now, you might be thinking of Tollesboro Christian School, which is indeed a private school.

[Flame]

There could be two private schools listed or one of each depending on if Marcia_Monteith is speaking of the high school located in Tollesboro or the elementary school.

Marcia could you please tell us which school grading system you were referring to?

[Dawn7]

Mason County High
90 - 100 A
80 - 89 B
70 - 79 C
60- 69 D
59 and below F

[littlelee]

Mason County High
90 - 100 A
80 - 89 B
70 - 79 C
60- 69 D
59 and below F

Same at MCIS.

[kybikertrash]

Okay, KYtransplant...I see your point about college, but do colleges know the grading scales of each school? What I wonder is does an A student at Mason County get the same consideration as an A student at St. Pat or Tollesboro when applying to college. Because the A student at Mason could have a 92 average which would be a B at St. Pat or Tollesboro? So is it a disadvantage for a child who attends a school that has an 8 point grading scale when applying to college? I can't remember there being a difference between schools when I was in school. We had an 8 point grading scale and I thought every other school did as well. Maybe other schools didn't and I just didn't realize. Has Mason always had a 10 point scale? Like back in the 70's and 80's? If you graduated from MCHS back then, let me know.

[Bengals_Mama]

Check this out, this is Ripley's (R.U.L.H.).. where my son goes...:
Grading Scale:

A 100-95

B 95-85

C 84-75

D 74-65

F 64-0


I heard they were supposed to change that so that it gives the students a fair chance at being on the same level as other schools... but who knows!

[kybikertrash]

Wow! You know, I heard that Ripley used that scale about a year ago and were trying to get that changed. That is a tough A to get.

[Marcia_Montieth]

I was referring to T.E.S above a public school

[Maxwells]

Wow..was amazed at Ripley's grading...I am glad I am out of school and didn't go there...

[Unregistered]

Regardless of the grading scale, it all depends on the teacher in public or private schools. There are good and bad in both. Does the teacher give a lot of bonus points, easy or hard test, etc. You can get A's in some classes and not learn anything and C'S and D'S in others and learn quite a bit.
We have professionals in this community from every school.

[KYtransplant]

Okay, KYtransplant...I see your point about college, but do colleges know the grading scales of each school? What I wonder is does an A student at Mason County get the same consideration as an A student at St. Pat or Tollesboro when applying to college. Because the A student at Mason could have a 92 average which would be a B at St. Pat or Tollesboro? So is it a disadvantage for a child who attends a school that has an 8 point grading scale when applying to college? I can't remember there being a difference between schools when I was in school. We had an 8 point grading scale and I thought every other school did as well. Maybe other schools didn't and I just didn't realize. Has Mason always had a 10 point scale? Like back in the 70's and 80's? If you graduated from MCHS back then, let me know.

Yes colleges do know the grading scale when transcripts are sent. There is a key on all transcripts showing what the grading equivalent is.
I have transcripts from my husband (who attended public school) showing a 8 point scale. It seems that across the board schools widened the grading scale in order for more students to "succeed". (At least this is what we are taught in education courses.)
I believe in holding the bar where it is and then helping students reach as high as they can to succeed. There is nothing wrong with being a C student. This is average...where a person should be...those getting A's and B's are excelling or as it is stated on the key Above Average.

Congratulations to ALL students who tried their best this first quarter. A's B's and C's should all be seen as grades to be proud of!
If you want to help your child they should read every night, practice basic math every night and above all don't talk down to them...explain things the best you can, use appropriate vocabulary ( aka no baby talk) and you will see your students achieving more than you ever expected!

PS Kudos to Ripley for setting the bar high! ;)

[Bengals_Mama]

So far my son is doing good in Ripley, he's in the 5th grade, been A/B Honor Roll all but 1 quarter, and he is in the "Challenge Program," which is the class for the advanced kids. I hope that he can continue to prosper, but I know it gets harder each year for them. He has quite a few friends that fall behind because of the grading scale though, and sometimes I wonder if it's fair. I agree with KYtransplant though, and if you set the bar high the kids will be more determined to reach it. Personally, if my son gets anything below a B, he knows there's a punishment coming. There goes the Playstation... and the Nintendo DS... at least until he gets that grade up! He has never been a big reader, but those video games, and the computer, must be teaching him something!