Academics
Curriculum Information
Meet the Faculty and Staff
Middle School Grade Level Websites
Grading Scale (Diocese of Lansing)
Grades 1-3 Grading Scale
- = Beginning Identifies key concepts presented
- = Developing Demonstrates evidence of skills
- = Mastery Exhibits understanding of material in isolation
- = Applying Extends concept to higher level application
Grades 4-8 grading scale:
- A = 100-92%
- B = 91-82%
- C = 81-72%
- D = 71-62%
- E = 61% and below
Grades 1-8 Virtue and Work Habit Scales:
- 4 = Exceeds Expectations
- 3 = Meets Expectations
- 2 = Approaching Expectations
- 1 = Does not Meet Expectations
We are not “grading” virtues; we are reflecting student behavior as we always have, whether a student is exceeding, meeting, approaching, or does not meet expectations. We continue to grade academics from the viewpoint of student knowledge but work habits and virtues are based on students’ outward display of behavior – not their internalization of what each virtue is and whether they are “virtuous” in their life.
Honor Roll Criteria: Students receiving a grade of 92% or better in all core academic classes will receive a high honors certificate. Students receiving a grade of 82% or better in all core academic classes will receive an honor roll certificate. Specials classes are included when calculating Honor Roll.
Standardized Tests
The Diocese of Lansing used standardized tests called Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®). Students are given MAP tests to determine the student’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of math, language usage, and reading. The tests are taken on the computer.
MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for each child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. And with MAP tests, we can administer shorter tests and use less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about students’ growth.
Each school year, students in grades 3-8 take the tests in fall, winter and spring. Students in grade 2 take the tests in the spring. Following each testing period, parents receive a report showing the child’s growth.
We are truly excited to focus on every child’s individual growth and achievement. Partnering to help all kids learn, parents and teachers can have a profound positive effect on the lives of our children.
For more information on resources for parents, download the Parent Toolkit at www.nwea.org >> Partner Support.