District proposes new elementary grading scale and weights

What happened

The Oct. 20 agenda proposes replacing the previously approved elementary grading scale and weights for the 2026–27 school year. The proposal says the updated scale would become part of the district’s elementary grading policy, but does not provide the new grading values.

Why it matters to families

Changes to grading scales and weights affect how elementary students’ achievement is measured and reported to families.

The evidence

The Oct. 20, 2026 agenda item L.1 seeks approval of an updated Atlantic City Public Schools elementary grading scale and grading weights for 2026–27, to align with new programs and curricular changes. It says the update would replace the prior scale and become part of district elementary grading policy; the agenda does not show the values or a vote outcome.

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