Mesa County Valley School District 51

Standard-based grading gives students, parents and teachers a clearer picture of achievement and progress.

• Report academic achievement separately from learning behaviors
• Achievement = what students know, understand, and are able to do
• Learning Behaviors = Collaboration, Work Ethic, Personal Responsibility, Civic Responsibility

Please view the links below for information about the why, how and what of Standards Based Grading (SBG):

• Parent Brochure
• Parent's Guide to Standard Based Grading in Parent Bridge
• Presentation about SBG
• Proficiency Descriptors
• Learning Behavior Rubric
• Standards Based Grading Guidelines