Grading System
Calculating Course Scores and GPA
Calculating Course Scores (Averaging Measurement Topics for the Final Course Score) is completed by using measures of student proficiency on defined course standards.
Calculating Course Scores for Classes of 2023 and 2024
Step 1
For courses using SRG (Standard Reference Grading), the overall performance for each individual proficiency scale will be averaged in Powerschool using the simple averaging of 4th quarter scale scores (1-4). Teachers always have the ability to override this score if evidence supports a different level of proficiency than the calculated score.
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Measurement Topics |
Score 2 Proficiency Scale LT 1 |
Score 2 Proficiency Scale LT 2 |
Score 2 Proficiency Scale LT 3 |
Report Card Topic Mid Assessment |
Score 3 Proficiency Scale LT 1 |
Score 3 Proficiency Scale LT 2 |
Score 3 Proficiency Scale LT 3 |
Measurement Topic Final Score |
|
MT 1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 = 90 |
|
MT 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 = 70 |
|
MT 3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 = 90 |
|
MT 4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 = 90 |
|
MT 5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 = 100 |
|
Final Course Score (average of each Measurement Topic score): |
88 (B) |
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Step 2
For courses using SRG, the measurement topic scores will be converted to a number in the range of 0-100 for use in calculating the overall course grade. Converted scores for each unique measurement topic in a course will be averaged to determine the final course score.
Step 3
The course grade of 0-100 is calculated by averaging each measurement topic's final score. The average is equated to a letter grade using the conversion table below.
Step 4
This grade will be recorded for official use on student transcripts and permanent academic records.
Calculating GPA for the Classes of 2023 and 2024
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Oxford High School will utilize a weighted GPA for the class of 2023 and 2024.
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Students will earn the specified quality points for each final course grade.
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The conversion will happen automatically in Powerschool at the end of semester-long or year-long courses.
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A current or projected GPA can be calculated at any time.
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Dual Enrollment Credit and AP Courses will receive an additional 10 points added on to their final course score; quality points will be awarded based on the final course score.
|
Course Score |
Letter Grade |
Quality Points |
|
100-110 |
A+ |
5.5 |
|
90-99 |
A |
4.5 |
|
80-89 |
B |
3.5 |
|
70-79 |
C |
2.5 |
|
60-69 |
D |
2.0 |
|
0-59 |
F |
0 |
* Dual Enrollment and AP Courses=10 points are assigned to the final course score numeric average
Calculating Course Scores for Class of 2025 and Beyond
Step 1
Overall performance for each individual proficiency scale will be averaged in Powerschool using the simple averaging of 4th quarter scale scores (1-4). Teachers always have the ability to override this score if evidence supports a different level of proficiency than the calculated score.
|
Measurement Topics |
Score 2 Proficiency Scale LT 1 |
Score 2 Proficiency Scale LT 2 |
Score 2 Proficiency Scale LT 3 |
Report Card Topic Mid Assessment |
Score 3 Proficiency Scale LT 1 |
Score 3 Proficiency Scale LT 2 |
Score 3 Proficiency Scale LT 3 |
Measurement Topic Final Score |
|
MT 1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
MT 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
MT 3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
MT 4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
MT 5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
Final Course Score (average of each Measurement Topic score): |
3.00 (A) |
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Step 2
Scores for each unique measurement topic in a course will be averaged together to determine the final course score of 1-4. The average is equated to a letter grade using the conversion table below.
Step 3
This grade will be recorded for official use on student transcripts and permanent academic records.
Calculating GPA for the Class of 2025 and Beyond
-
Oxford High School will utilize a weighted GPA for the class of 2025 and beyond.
-
Students will earn the specified quality points for each final course score.
-
The conversion will happen automatically in Powerschool at the end of a semester course or end of a year long course. A current or projected GPA can be calculated at any time.
-
Proficiency on all scales is not a requirement, however a student must have a minimum final course average of 2.0 to move onto the next course.
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Dual Enrollment Credit and AP Courses will receive an additional point added on to their final course average and then quality points will be awarded based on the final course score.
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Calculating Course Score |
Calculating GPA |
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|
Final Course Score |
Letter Grade |
Quality Points |
|
5.0 |
A+ |
5.5 |
|
4.0 |
A+ |
5.0 |
|
3.5 - 3.99 |
A |
4.5 |
|
3.0 - 3.49 |
A |
4.0 |
|
2.75 - 2.99 |
B |
3.5 |
|
2.5 - 2.74 |
B |
3.0 |
|
2.00 - 2.49 |
C |
2.5 |
|
1.5 - 1.99 |
D |
2.0 |
|
0 - 1.49 |
F |
0 |
* Dual Enrollment and AP Courses = 1 point is assigned to the final course score.
In order for a student to receive a 5.0 Course Score they would have to earn a 4.0 in an AP or DE course and then receive the 1 point assigned to the final course score.
Note: No numerical average that is used for eligibility, awards, scholarships, or for any other external reason will be used for internal awards or recognition specifically related to Oxford High School.