Grades for first grade are standards-based and are given according to the level at which the student has demonstrated their knowledge and/or skills. Grades are as follows:
1 Beginning Learner - Student demonstrates progress toward initial foundational skills of the topic.
2 Developing Learner - Student demonstrates proficiency on foundational skills of the topic.
3 Progressing Learner - Student demonstrates proficiency on all grade-level skills of the topic.
4 Distinguished Learner - Student demonstrates understanding and performance beyond proficiency and has exceeded the standard.