Over time, schools may update their Standards-Based Grading framework to reflect changes in curriculum, assessment policies, accreditation requirements, or institutional goals. When these changes occur, administrators may need to modify existing Standard Grade Scales.
openSIS allows administrators to edit Standard Grade Scales and adjust the proficiency framework used to evaluate student mastery of learning standards.
Maintaining updated grading scales helps ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with current educational practices.
Schools may update a Standard Grade Scale when:
Regular review of grading scales helps ensure that assessment practices remain relevant and effective.
Before making changes, review the following.
Determine whether associated Standard Grades require updates.
Consider how modifications may affect standards-based grading and reporting.
Ensure updates align with approved grading frameworks and assessment procedures.
Significant grading changes should be communicated to educators before implementation.
Go to:
Settings → Grades → Standards Based Grades → Standard Grade Scale
The page displays all configured Standard Grade Scales.
Find the Standard Grade Scale you want to modify.
Examples:
Review the existing scale structure before making changes.
Select the Edit icon next to the Standard Grade Scale.
The editing form will open.
Modify the required fields.
Before:
Elementary Standards Scale
After:
Elementary Mastery Scale
The updated title may better reflect the institution's assessment model.
Before:
Used for standards-based grading in Grades K–5.
After:
Used to evaluate student mastery of academic standards and competencies in Grades K–5.
Clear descriptions help educators understand the purpose of each scale.
Before:
| Grade |
|---|
| Advanced |
| Proficient |
| Developing |
| Beginning |
After:
| Grade |
|---|
| Exemplary |
| Advanced |
| Proficient |
| Developing |
| Beginning |
The revised scale introduces an additional mastery level.
Ensure grades remain organized from highest to lowest proficiency or according to institutional policy.
Example:
| Order | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exemplary |
| 2 | Advanced |
| 3 | Proficient |
| 4 | Developing |
| 5 | Beginning |
Consistent ordering improves reporting and interpretation.
Verify that:
Click Save.
The updated Standard Grade Scale becomes available for standards-based assessment and reporting.
| Grade |
|---|
| Advanced |
| Proficient |
| Developing |
| Beginning |
| Grade |
|---|
| Exemplary |
| Advanced |
| Proficient |
| Developing |
| Beginning |
The institution adds an additional mastery level to better differentiate high-performing students.
Scales remain aligned with current educational practices.
Schools can measure student progress more effectively.
Standards-based reports provide clearer performance information.
Assessment frameworks evolve alongside curriculum requirements.
Schools can adapt scales to support changing educational goals.
Evaluate grading frameworks before each academic year.
Students, parents, and teachers should easily understand proficiency levels.
Ensure grading scales support institutional expectations.
Notify educators when grading frameworks are updated.
Maintain records of significant grading scale changes.
Yes. Standard Grade Scales can be updated whenever changes are needed.
Yes. Additional Standard Grades can be associated with the scale.
Yes, provided the change aligns with institutional assessment policies.
Yes. Future standards-based evaluations will use the updated grading structure.
Well-maintained Standard Grade Scales help ensure fair, consistent, and meaningful standards-based assessment throughout the institution.