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.

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

The holistic tier (meeting attendance, regular engagement, 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 History grade and your Math 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% *

Regular engage. (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% *

Regular engage. (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% *

Regular engage. (5%)80% *

Community val. (5%)100% *

* Holistic tier scores (teal) are identical across all three courses because they measure the whole student, not subject-specific performance.

What you need to remember

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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.

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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.

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Stay consistent every day

Regular engagement, the Daily Discussion Forum (full-time), and weekly faith reflections all add up over the semester.

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You can always grow

The portfolio model means a strong second half of the semester can significantly improve your grade. Keep going.

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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.

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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