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Gretna Public Schools Adopts New 10-Point Grading Scale

Gretna Public School District

March 11, 2025

Dear Gretna Families,

We want to inform you of an important change to our grading system that will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year. Following extensive research by our K-12 District Grading Committee and as part of our District Strategic Plan, the Gretna Public Schools Board of Education has unanimously approved a transition to a 10-point grading scale.  The Board has also approved the shift from our current 1-5 reporting system to a traditional A-F reporting system.

New Grading Scale for 2025-2026

Previous Grading Scale

  • A: 90-100

  • B: 80-89

  • C: 70-79

  • D: 60-69

  • F: Below 60

  • 1: 94-100

  • 2: 86-93

  • 3: 78-85

  • 4: 70-77

  • 5: Below 70

Why the Change?

  • Better Alignment with Colleges and Other Schools: Many colleges, universities, and K-12 districts use the 10-point grading scale, including our dual credit partner, Metro Community College. This change ensures our students' GPAs are more comparable when applying for college and scholarships.

  • A Clearer Representation of Achievement: The A-F grading system offers a more traditional and widely recognized measure of student achievement.

Timeline of Changes:

  1. Fall 2025: Implementation of the new 10-point grading scale and A-F marking system begins.

  2. Throughout the 2025-26 School Year: Our K-12 District Grading Committee will continue to meet to refine grading practices, develop clear standards, and ensure assignments and tests accurately measure student learning.

Past Grades and Transcripts:

  • Retroactive Grades: Grades earned before the 2025-2026 school year will not be retroactively adjusted to reflect the new grading scale or marking system.

  • Transcripts: Transcripts will reflect the grading scale used in each academic year. Grades from previous years will follow the former scale, while the new 10-point scale will apply starting in 2025-2026.

We are committed to supporting students, staff, and families throughout this transition. Thank you for your support as we continue to enhance educational opportunities for all students. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school administrator.