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Standards-Based Grading at Renaissance

 

At Renaissance Secondary School, we use standards-based grading (SBG) to give students and families a clearer, more meaningful picture of learning. This approach focuses on what students know and can do—not just the accumulation of points or averages.

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For high school students, we also provide traditional letter grades alongside standards-based reporting to ensure transcripts meet college and post-secondary requirements.

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Instead of one overall course grade, standards-based grading breaks learning into clearly defined learning targets—specific skills and concepts students are expected to master by the end of a course. Teachers assess student progress on each target throughout the term, providing ongoing feedback and opportunities for growth.

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This system allows:

• Students to understand their strengths and areas for improvement

• Families to see what their child is learning and how well they are progressing

• Teachers to adjust instruction and support individual student needs

 

By focusing on mastery and growth, standards-based grading supports deeper learning, confidence, and academic responsibility.

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