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Edmonds School District

Secondary Grading Practices Task Force

Grading practices are one of the most powerful ways we communicate with students and families about learning. To ensure that grades reflect what students know and can do, we must create systems that are fair, consistent, and equitable across all secondary schools.

To lead this work, we have formed a Task Force of teachers and administrators from across our schools. We will also seek input from other stakeholders including students and families. This group will collaborate to:

  • Develop a shared Purpose of Grading statement.
  • Make recommendations regarding the need for an equal-interval grading scale to promote consistency and fairness.
  • Make recommendations about the need for systems to separate academic achievement from non-academic performance in grading.

The Task Force will spend time examining current practices, reviewing research-backed best practices, and creating a phased plan to help align secondary grading practices. We’ll focus on ensuring grading systems provide meaningful feedback, connect to learning standards, and give all students an equitable and transparent grading experience. You can read the full School Board resolution by clicking here

This is a chance to help shape the future of how we measure student success across our district and ensure that it aligns with the values we share as a district and community.
 

Meetings, Agendas & Notes

Please note that the agenda items listed below are tentative and subject to change. Detailed agendas will be dependent on the Task Force’s input. Meeting notes will be added after each meeting.