The Calgary Board of Education is looking at revamping the grading system for students in kindergarten to Grade 9.
The board is considering replacing numerical grades with categories such as “ex” for exemplary, “ev” for evident, “em” for emerging, or “support required.”
In a statement posted on the CBE’s website, Chief Supt. Naomi Johnson says “nothing is set in stone yet.”
Johnson says the board wants to hear from principals, teachers and parents before making any decision.
“We want to hear from our staff and parents first. Some initial discussions may have started taking place at CBE schools this month, but the more in-depth conversations will begin in September. As a system, we will provide additional opportunities for parents to provide input and get their questions answered in the fall.”
The CBE says any change in grading would include plans for more communication between teachers and parents.
The proposed changes to report cards follow a recent announcement from the province that is getting rid of Provincial Achievement Tests for students in Grades 3, 6 and 9.
Instead, students’ reading and math skills will be assessed at the beginning of each school year.
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