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[quote=Anonymous]I work for MCPS, and the most important thing for you (and all parents) to understand is that it is NOT a 4 point scale.  There is no numerical value to the letters.

P means proficient.  P is the goal.  It is hard for us when we went to school and A was the best, so that is what you would strive for.  P is the best, really.  ES is a designation for when your child demonstrates an above and beyond exceptional understanding of the grade level standard.  Everything correct on a worksheet would equal P.    Everything correct does not mean exceptional understanding-it means your child has met the expectations of that standard, thus the P.

The teacher should not be able to say now that no one will get an ES ever, because what if someone does demonstrate they have an exceptional understanding beyond the grade level standard? That is irresponsible of her.  It sounds more like she is still learning the new grading system and that she doesn't really understand how to use it yet.[/quote]

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