Uniform grading system

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-407, under Junior and Senior High Schools Generally.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-407

(a) (1) Each LEA shall adopt and use the uniform grading system developed by the state board of education for students enrolled in grades nine through twelve (9-12) and for students enrolled in eighth grade for the grades achieved on high school courses. Each LEA must report students' grades using the uniform grading system for the purposes of application for postsecondary financial assistance administered by the Tennessee student assistance corporation.(2) The uniform grading system developed by the state board of education for students enrolled in grades nine through twelve (9-12) and for students enrolled in eighth grade for the grades achieved on high school courses must use the following grading scale:(A) A student earns an “A” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of ninety (90) to one hundred (100);(B) A student earns a “B” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of eighty (80) to eighty-nine (89);(C) A student earns a “C” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of seventy (70) to seventy-nine (79);(D) A student earns a “D” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of sixty (60) to sixty-nine (69); and(E) A student earns a failing or “F” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of zero (0) to fifty-nine (59).

(1) Each LEA shall adopt and use the uniform grading system developed by the state board of education for students enrolled in grades nine through twelve (9-12) and for students enrolled in eighth grade for the grades achieved on high school courses. Each LEA must report students' grades using the uniform grading system for the purposes of application for postsecondary financial assistance administered by the Tennessee student assistance corporation.

(2) The uniform grading system developed by the state board of education for students enrolled in grades nine through twelve (9-12) and for students enrolled in eighth grade for the grades achieved on high school courses must use the following grading scale:(A) A student earns an “A” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of ninety (90) to one hundred (100);(B) A student earns a “B” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of eighty (80) to eighty-nine (89);(C) A student earns a “C” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of seventy (70) to seventy-nine (79);(D) A student earns a “D” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of sixty (60) to sixty-nine (69); and(E) A student earns a failing or “F” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of zero (0) to fifty-nine (59).

(A) A student earns an “A” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of ninety (90) to one hundred (100);

(B) A student earns a “B” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of eighty (80) to eighty-nine (89);

(C) A student earns a “C” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of seventy (70) to seventy-nine (79);

(D) A student earns a “D” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of sixty (60) to sixty-nine (69); and

(E) A student earns a failing or “F” letter grade if the student scores a percentage of points within the range of zero (0) to fifty-nine (59).

(b) (1) The state board of education shall develop a uniform grading system for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight (K-8) for kindergarten through eight (K-8) coursework that LEAs may adopt and implement.(2) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the state board of education shall not modify the uniform grading system for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight (K-8) for kindergarten through eight (K-8) coursework more than once every two (2) years.

(1) The state board of education shall develop a uniform grading system for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight (K-8) for kindergarten through eight (K-8) coursework that LEAs may adopt and implement.

(2) Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the state board of education shall not modify the uniform grading system for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight (K-8) for kindergarten through eight (K-8) coursework more than once every two (2) years.

(c) (1) This section does not prohibit the state board of education or an LEA from developing, adopting, or implementing a grading system for purposes other than reporting students' grades for postsecondary financial assistance under subsection (a).(2) An LEA shall not create a local grading policy or procedure that establishes a minimum grade above zero (0) that a student may earn for coursework.

(1) This section does not prohibit the state board of education or an LEA from developing, adopting, or implementing a grading system for purposes other than reporting students' grades for postsecondary financial assistance under subsection (a).

(2) An LEA shall not create a local grading policy or procedure that establishes a minimum grade above zero (0) that a student may earn for coursework.