New grading scale being considered at Seneca Valley
Share with others:
The Seneca Valley School District is considering changing its grading scale.
Administrators proposed Monday that the district adopt a scale where 90 percent and above equates to an A, 80 to 89 percent for a B, 70 to 79 percent a C, 60 to 69 percent a D and 59 percent and lower is failing.
The current grading scale requires pupils to attain a 92 percent or higher for an A, 83 to 91 percent for a B, 74 to 82 percent for a C, 65 to 73 percent for a D and 64 percent or lower is failing.
Superintendent Tracy Vitale said the proposed change would conform with other districts in the region. A committee formed to study the grade scale issue looked at 11 other districts and found only two others followed the grade scale now used by Seneca Valley.
Administrators say the change will make pupils more competitive for college admission and scholarships, help athletes meet NCAA regulations and improve general motivation.
"Changing the grading scale isn't cheapening the value of a Seneca Valley education," said Assistant Superintendent Matthew McKinley. "I have no fear that we will be lessening the rigor or best practices in any way."
If approved, the new grade scale would take effect in the 2012-13 school year.
First Published February 7, 2012 5:31 am
