Grading Scales

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADING SCALE

Grades K-2
4	Exceeds grade level standards/objectives
3	Meets grade level standards/objectives
2	Experiences difficulty meeting grade level standards/objectives
1	Does not meet grade level standards/objectives
NA	Not applicable
NE	Not evaluated at this time
X	Area of concern
Grades 3-5
A	100-94
B	93-86
C	85-78
D	77-70
E	69 and below
I	Incomplete
NA	Not applicable
NE	Not evaluated at this time
X	Area of concern
The following scale is used in evaluating social development (grades 1-2), citizenship (grades 3-5), work habits, art, music, health, and physical education.
O	Outstanding
S	Satisfactory
N	Needs improvement
U	Unsatisfactory (grades 3-5)
X	Area of concern

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADING SCALE (Grades 6-8)

The Virginia Beach School Board has approved the use of an A-E grading scale as follows:
Grade	Teacher Assessment	Number Score
A	Superior	94-100
B	Above Average	86-93
C	Average	78-85
D	Below Average	70-77
E	Failing the Class	69 and Below
A "W" is given when a student has withdrawn from a class; “I” indicates incomplete work that must be turned in to the teacher prior to the end of the following nine weeks. “N” indicates excessive absences and loss of credit.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SCALE (Grades 9-12)

The Virginia Beach School Board has approved the use of an A-E grading scale as follows:
Grade	Teacher Assessment	Number Score
A	Superior	94-100
B	Above Average	86-93
C	Average	78-85
D	Below Average	70-77
E	Failing the Class	69 and Below
A "W" is given when a student has withdrawn from a class; "I" indicates incomplete work that must be turned in to the teacher prior to the end of the following nine weeks. "N" indicates excessive absences and loss of credit.