School Board approves 10-point grading scale

The Roanoke County School Board voted Dec. 9 to adopt a 10-point grading scale, beginning with the 2011-2012 school year. The new scale will replace the current 6-point scale, which was adopted in 1992.

Under the 10-point scale, grades will be given as follows:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 and below

“We want to ensure our students can be as competitive as possible when applying for college. There was a concern that the six-point scale put our graduates at a disadvantage. The ten-point scale will help our students compete on a level playing field for college admission,” said Roanoke Co. Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lorraine Lange.

“I want to thank our students, staff and parents for all their input as the school board worked to find the best grading option for our students,” Lange added.

(Last updated 12/9/10)