Three students — three very different stories

The holistic model rewards real learning, genuine effort, and strong character — and it catches students who let AI do their work for them. Here are three real-number examples.

Marcus R. — Grade 10, full-time, 6 courses

The student who struggles with tests but shows up and truly learns

79%

Curriculum grade (40%)

62%

Learning verification (30%)

88%

Assigned work (10%)

90%

Meeting attendance (10%)

95%

Regular engagement (5%)

90%

Community values (5%)

90%

(62×0.40)+(88×0.30)+(90×0.10)+(95×0.10)+(90×0.05)+(90×0.05) = 78.7% ≈ 79% (C+)

Marcus has always found multiple-choice tests hard. His 62% curriculum grade looks concerning, but every scheduled meeting he shows up fully prepared, explains concepts clearly, and engages with the DDF consistently. His teacher is convinced every session that Marcus genuinely knows the material. Under the old model he would have been in danger of failing. Under the new model his 79% reflects the truth: he is a real learner.

Jordan T. — Grade 11, full-time, 5 courses

The student whose high scores hide a serious problem

61%

Curriculum grade (40%)

91%

Learning verification (30%)

32%

Assigned work (10%)

88%

Meeting attendance (10%)

45%

Regular engagement (5%)

40%

Community values (5%)

(91×0.40)+(32×0.30)+(88×0.10)+(45×0.10)+(40×0.05)+(0×0.05) = 61.3% ≈ 61% (D)

Jordan’s digital textbook shows 91% but cannot explain the material in scheduled meetings at all. Rarely shows up on time, barely engages in the DDF, and never submitted a Faith-in-Action reflection. The discontinuity flag was documented. Under the old model Jordan might have passed with an A. The new model tells the real story.

Sofia L. — Grade 9, full-time, 4 courses

The middle-ground student — solid habits but room to grow

76%

Curriculum grade (40%)

75%

Learning verification (30%)

72%

Assigned work (10%)

80%

Meeting attendance (10%)

80%

Regular engagement (5%)

75%

Community values (5%)

80%

(75×0.40)+(72×0.30)+(80×0.10)+(80×0.10)+(75×0.05)+(80×0.05) = 75.35% ≈ 76% (C)

Sofia is a solid, consistent student. She shows up to most scheduled meetings on time and comes reasonably prepared. Her digital textbook scores are in the mid-70s and her meetings show real understanding with some gaps. She engages with the DDF most days and submitted her Faith-in-Action reflection most sections. Her 76% is an honest grade. If she tightens her meeting preparation and DDF consistency, she could easily move into the mid-80s.