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Grades 7 and 8 move to standards-based grading
What happened
The district said seventh and eighth grades will use standards-based grading in 2026-27.
Why it matters to families
Student grades will focus on how well students show they know each learning standard.
The evidence
The March approved minutes record the district update and explain that students will be taught and assessed against standards.
The source
March 17, 2026 open minutesSee the full record for Pleasant Hill R-III.
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