Current state guidelines require that students demonstrate proficiency in order to meet the standard at established levels in their learning. EAS teachers use a standards-based model of grading. We have adopted the state’s 4 point scoring model where a “3” indicates “at the standard.” To score a “3” a student must show proficiency in performing a skill or demonstrate a significant grasp of knowledge.

We do not score assignments using the percentage system. Instead, we determine what level of performance the student needs to demonstrate on a particular assignment, project, or test in order to demonstrate competency. That minimal level of competency becomes the “3.0” or standard. The remaining scores are established according to the following rubric:

4.0 = Performance exceeds the standard to a level of mastery. Few or no errors.
3.7
3.5 = Performance is above the minimal level of competence – few errors.
3.3
3.0 = Performance shows competence. Strengths outweigh errors or misunderstandings.
2.7
2.5 = Performance approaches competence. Errors show need for improvement.
2.3
2.0 = Need for improvement, revision, and clarification outweigh strengths.
1.0 = Performance demonstrates initial knowledge or attempt at a skill.

Letter grade formula: 

We hold students accountable to a level of performance in all of their work that demonstrates sufficient mastery to meet district and state standards and requirements. All grades for a specific class are entered on WebGrader. Individual assignments are weighted differently by the teacher who assigns them. For example, a unit test is likely weighted higher than a daily task or assignment. The culminating score of all grades recorded for a trimester is shown on the student’s WebGrader report according to the formula above. We do not round decimal points, as they are built into the rubric and show a cut-off point for a grade.

For assignments and tests, teachers determine a scoring rubric (guide) based on the level of difficulty of the assignment and the key content pieces. We set a "3.0" as the score which represents work demonstrating the student is meeting the basic requirements to demonstrate that they are "at standard".

By performing at this “standard”, students will advance from Lake Washington School District’s Level Three (6th through 8th grade) to Level Four (9th and 10th grade) with the expected skills and competencies.