Skip to main content

Important Levy Information

On February 11, our community will consider voting to renew the levy for Oak Harbor Public Schools. This levy is important to our #OneOakHarbor community and provides essential programs like mental health support, special education services, and extracurricular activities.

District Directory
  1. Academics
  2. Grading Scale

Grading Scale

Four-Point Grading Scale

Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, Oak Harbor High School will be transitioning to a new grading system that more accurately represents your child's understanding and progress.

Our new four-point scale is designed to provide a clearer and more meaningful reflection of what students know and can do. This change is intended to help students better understand their strengths and areas for growth, ultimately supporting their success.

By moving away from the traditional 100-point scale, we are simplifying grades to focus on true comprehension and mastery of the material. Although the grading scale is changing, letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) will still be used, ensuring consistency while offering a more accurate picture of your child's academic achievements.
 

Questions & Answers

Oak Harbor High School will continue to use information gathered from the form below to update the Frequently Asked Questions section of this webpage.

  • With the shift to a four-point grading scale, we will be replacing our current 100-point scale. This will simplify grades and makes assessing student performance more straightforward and descriptive for students, teachers and families.

    Letter Grade

    0.0 to 4.0

    Description

    A

    4.0

    Advanced - student has a full understanding of the course content and can apply that learning to multiple topics  

    A-

    3.7

    B+

    3.3

    Proficient - student has a full understanding of the course content

    B

    3.0

    B-

    2.7

    C+

    2.3

    Developing - student is close to a full understanding of the course content 

    C

    2.0

    C-

    1.7

    D+

    1.3

    Beginning - student is showing some understanding of the course content

    D

    1.0

    F

    0.0

    No Evidence of learning the course content has been provided to the teacher. (Reasons could include: missing work, absence, refusal to engage, or just way off on the attempt.)

  • Research shows that traditional grading practices (the 100-point scale) can be inaccurate, biased, and demotivating for some students. The new grading practice will shift from earning points to learning & mastering content, which strengthens the relationship between teachers, families and students.  The new four-point grading scale better describes the student’s mastery of content and clearly communicates when a student is not participating with their learning.

     

     

     

  • No, colleges will still receive OHHS student transcripts with letter grades as well as the GPA.   It is widely understood that this is an approach that removes bias and supports rigorous learning standards.

  • No. As shown on the new four-point grading scale, students will earn a 0 or 1 if they have not provided enough evidence of understanding the course content, which may include not turning in work, absences or lack of engagement in class.

     

  • Yes, it currently aligns with School Board Policy 2420P.

  • No, but it is a step in the direction on aligning grading practices to state standards across all of Oak Harbor Public Schools, as described in the newly adopted Strategic Plan. 

Grading Practices Research & Articles