A

Advanced

93-100%

The student consistently demonstrates a level of knowledge and application clearly above that required to be successful in the grade level content area. 

These students are able to perform at a high level of difficulty, complexity, or fluency.

• Exceed expected standards
• Shows ability to retain and apply skills and strategies in new and unfamiliar situations
• Demonstrates full mastery of content standards

B

Proficient

85-92%

The student consistently demonstrates knowledge and application of grade level content.  The student is able to perform at the level of difficulty, complexity, or fluency, as required by the standards.

• Meets expected standards and demonstrates strong understanding of skills introduced
• Shows ability to retain and apply skills and strategies in most situations
• Needs little teacher assistance
• Demonstrates mastery of most content standards

C

Progressing

77-84%

The student demonstrates limited knowledge of application of grade level content.  The student is able to perform some of the content standards at a low level of difficulty, complexity, or fluency.

• Performs below expected standards
• Retains and applies skills and strategies in some situations
• Needs some guidance/relies on teacher assistance
• Demonstrates limited mastery of content standards
• Additional support from the teacher and parent is necessary

D

Beginning

70-76%

The student inconsistently demonstrates knowledge and application of grade level content.

• Performs far below expected grade level standards
• Demonstrates difficulty in retaining and applying skills and strategies
• Needs repeated instructions and guidance/relies on teacher assistance
• Non-mastery of most expected content standards
• Additional support from the teacher and parent is necessary

F

Below 70%