New Grading Model Overview
10. The full picture — grading scale and multi-course view
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The full picture — grading scale and multi-course view
This final page shows the complete grading scale, how grades work across multiple courses, and a summary of everything you need to know to succeed under the new model.
The grading scale
CPA uses a standard letter grade scale. The holistic model does not change what the grades mean — it changes how they are earned. Here is the full scale:
| Percentage | Letter grade | What it means at CPA |
|---|---|---|
| 99–100% | A+ | Exceptional in every category |
| 91–98% | A | Outstanding achievement across all areas |
| 90% | A- | Just above excellent |
| 89% | B+ | Strong performance |
| 81–88% | B | Good effort and demonstrated learning |
| 80% | B- | Solid, above average |
| 79% | C+ | Above minimum requirements |
| 71–78% | C | Met the basic requirements |
| 70% | C- | Barely meeting requirements |
| 69% | D+ | Below average |
| 61–68% | D | Significantly below expectations |
| 60% | D- | Barely above failing |
| 0–59% | F | Failing; significant intervention needed |
How grades work across multiple courses
If you are enrolled in more than one course, here is how the two tiers apply:
- The holistic tier (meeting attendance, DDF, community values — 20% combined) uses the same score for every course you are taking. If you earn 90% on meeting attendance, that 90% applies to all your courses equally.
- The class-specific tier (curriculum, assigned work, learning verification — 80% combined) is graded separately for each course. Your World History grade and your English grade are calculated independently.
Sample: student enrolled in 3 courses
Algebra II
83% — B
Curriculum (40%)78%
Learning verif. (30%)88%
Assigned work (10%)90%
Meeting attend. (10%)85% *
DDF (5%)80% *
Community val. (5%)100% *
English 10
81% — B-
Curriculum (40%)74%
Learning verif. (30%)87%
Assigned work (10%)85%
Meeting attend. (10%)85% *
DDF (5%)80% *
Community val. (5%)100% *
World History
87% — B+
Curriculum (40%)85%
Learning verif. (30%)91%
Assigned work (10%)95%
Meeting attend. (10%)85% *
DDF (5%)80% *
Community val. (5%)100% *
* Holistic tier scores (shown in green) are identical across all three courses because they measure the whole student, not subject-specific performance.
What you need to remember
[Target]
Show up — really show up
Attending your meeting on time and fully prepared is worth 10% of your grade. It also makes everything else possible.
[Book]
Learn it, don't just submit it
Submitted work counts for 10%. Defending that you actually learned it counts for 30%. The meeting is where grades are really made.
[Check]
Stay consistent every day
Daily Discussion Forum, regular digital textbook engagement, and weekly faith reflections all add up over the semester.
[Up]
You can always grow
The portfolio model means a strong second half of the semester can significantly improve your grade. Keep going.
[OK]
Be honest — in all things
Integrity in academics is one of the ten faith-in-action standards for a reason. Your teacher can tell the difference.
[Hand]
Ask for help early
If you are stuck, contact your teacher within 24 hours. Do not wait until your meeting. That is when it is already too late.
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16