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Salem School Board reviews proposal to move Salem High grading toward rubric-based system
Summary
District leaders presented a draft plan to shift Salem High’s grading toward a rubric (standards‑based) model that uses a 0–4 proficiency scale at the assignment level; the board asked for more stakeholder outreach and additional analysis on college transcript alignment and weighting of advanced courses.
Salem School Board members heard a detailed update March 18 on a multi‑year effort to move Salem High School toward a rubric‑ or standards‑based grading system that would report assignment performance on a 0–4 proficiency scale rather than rely solely on percentage scores.
Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Support Angela Markley said the district’s goal is “a system that offers curriculum, instruction, and assessments that are driven by standards and competencies” and that provides clearer communication of student progress to staff, students and parents.
Board members were shown the district team’s rationale: rubrics with five‑to‑seven performance categories improve transparency, reduce subjectivity and better align classroom assessment to standards. Under the draft approach presented, teachers would score assignments with rubrics or…
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