The Martin County School Board approved updates to the District’s Student Progression Plan (SPP) during its meeting on October 21, 2025. The SPP outlines the criteria for student placement, promotion, retention, and graduation within the Martin County School District (MCSD), ensuring that all students have equitable opportunities to achieve academic success.
Among the approved updates is a change to the District’s grading policy. The minimum grade a student can receive has been adjusted from 50% to 0%. Previously, the lowest possible grade recorded was 50%. Moving forward, all missing assignments or assessments will be entered into the gradebook as a “Z” until the conclusion of the designated make-up period, at which time they will be converted to a zero if not completed.
MCSD will continue to utilize a five-point grading scale in accordance with Florida statute, assigning the following values to each letter grade:
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
To promote consistency in grading practices, teachers will ensure that each academic quarter includes a balanced number of assignments and assessments. Minimum requirements include:
At least two grades per week in any category
At least one test/project grade and two quiz grades before interim progress reports
No fewer than three grades per category by the end of the quarter
Even distribution of grades across the grading period
The following grading templates will be applied to secondary courses:
Grades 6–8
Tests and Major Assessments – 50%
Quizzes and Other Assessments – 30%
Daily Activities – 20%
Grades 9–12
Tests and Major Assessments – 50%
Quizzes and Other Assessments – 30%
Daily Activities – 20%
Grades will continue to be entered into the gradebook as a percentage out of 100%.
Secondary teachers are also encouraged to incorporate standards-based grading practices. Standards-based grading focuses on student mastery of academic standards and does not award grade points for behavior or compliance. Students are provided multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery throughout the grading period, and teachers may update grades to reflect improved understanding of the standards.
Additionally, teachers will offer various opportunities for students to improve their grades through remediation and reassessment. Students who are at risk of failing a course will receive targeted support and may resubmit work without penalty through the end of the semester.
The updated Student Progression Plan will take effect immediately and will remain in place for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year.