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School board approves 2024–25 pupil progression plan with 10‑point grading and updated literacy supports
Summary
The board approved the 2024–25 pupil progression plan after a detailed review that highlighted a statewide 10‑point grading scale, retention focused on third‑grade literacy, transitional ninth‑grade supports, and updated formative assessment point allocations; implementation steps for parent notification and teacher supports were emphasized.
The Caldwell Parish School Board approved the district's 2024–25 pupil progression plan after district leaders and principals reviewed changes made with teacher input.
Superintendent and curriculum leaders described the largest changes: the state grading system moved to a 10‑point scale (affecting GPA comparability with other states and scholarship calculations); retention policy now focuses on third‑grade literacy (students who do not participate in required summer remediation and who score below basic on the LEAP may be retained); and the district added transitional ninth‑grade supports for students who complete eighth grade but need additional remediation time to graduate within five years. The district also revised formative and summative point allocations across K–12 and set minimum weekly grade posting and formative assignment values.
Curriculum lead Kim (identified in the meeting) said teachers and departments developed the plan over the summer in common‑planning sessions and that principals validated building‑level participation. Kim emphasized that the changes were designed to align classroom instruction with state standards and to emphasize progress, not solely mastery on state tests. The superintendent and leaders described parent‑notification procedures tied to MTSS/IEP meetings and a virtual parent night planned to explain literacy screener components.
Board members raised questions about rigor and comparability under the 10‑point scale and asked how the district would guard against grade inflation and ensure teachers are prepared to meet the higher expectations. District leaders said they plan to monitor grades, conduct student work analyses, provide coaching and, where needed, co‑teaching or observation supports. The plan includes a suite of classroom and assessment practices intended to produce consistent grading across schools.
The board moved to approve the 2024–25 pupil progression plan and the motion passed. District leaders said implementation will include ongoing monitoring, parent information sessions and follow‑up with principals and teachers to ensure consistent application.
