Grades 4 through 8
Our Letter grade scale is based on the Archdiocese of Los Angeles scale. Letter grades are given for each subject area with % and grade point averages described:
A = 96% and above (4.0) C+ = 80 – 84% (2.3)
A- = 93 – 95% (3.7) C = 75 – 79% (2.0)
B+ = 90 – 92% (3.3) C- = 70 –74% (1.7)
B = 87 – 89% (3.0) D = 65 – 69% (1.0)
B- = 85 – 86% (2.7) F = 64% and below (0)
Grade level rankings are described as follows:
A Outstanding Superior work and consistently goes beyond Requirements.
B Very Good Above average academic performance and often goes beyond
Requirements.
C Satisfactory Meets grade level standards and expectations and does what is
Required.
D Needs Improvement Is not meeting grade level expectations. Summer School and or Expulsion may be determined by the administration.
F Unsatisfactory Failing to meet grade level learning and work expectations. Summer School and or expulsion may be determined by the administration.
Students in Grades 4 through 8 also receive Letter designations for character and work habits. These include: “O” (outstanding), “G” (good), “S” (satisfactory), “NI” (needs improvement), and “U” (unsatisfactory).