Remote Learning Guidance

• Local districts may decide to use a traditional grading structure (A-F) for students who
would benefit from grades other than pass/incomplete (students who want letter grades
for class rank, GPA, etc.), provided:
o Student’s current grade in the current system of the district is maintained or
improved and does not decrease. This is provided the student demonstrates
continued engagement and ability at a passing level after the transition to
instructional remote learning days
o Students can improve grades as they demonstrate
proficiency/mastery/attainment of prior and future skills and work.
o Local districts have the option of either limiting the use of grades to reflect
learning recovery/remediation or to use grades to reflect learning of new
concepts as well
o Local districts communicate the appropriate level of student accountability for this
work during new instructional remote learning opportunities
o The use of F is not in place during remote learning. Instead, a grade of
incomplete or No Grade is recommended for usage.
Additional Grading Considerations
Community Service
It is recommended that districts with a graduation requirement related to community service
hours waive the requirement or prorate it for current graduating seniors.
Grading Practices to Help Meet the Needs of High School Students:
• Local districts should develop a repository of resources to help instructors develop
alternate methods of assessment, including methodologies for linguistically diverse
learners and opportunities for student choice where possible and appropriate
• When determining a standard for passing grades, make sure to take into account that
students are receiving different and often reduced levels of support than they are
accustomed to, and that they may need time and help to adjust to remote systems of
support
• Provide multiple methods of work submission for students to demonstrate learning
(electronic, hard copy, digital portfolio, mail, picture/video, etc.)
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