Conversion From 4-Point Scale to Letter Grades

The following table shows our conversion from the 4-point scale to letter grades:

• 0.00 to 1.99 - F
• 2.00 to 2.14 - D-
• 2.15 to 2.32 - D
• 2.33 to 2.49 - D+
• 2.50 to 2.67 - C-
• 2.68 to 2.84 - C
• 2.85 to 3.02 - C+
• 3.03 to 3.19 - B-
• 3.20 to 3.37 - B
• 3.38 to 3.54 - B+
• 3.55 to 3.72 - A-
• 3.73 to 3.89 - A
• 3.90 to 4.00 - A+

Reflections of Learning

It's only October 1st and I've learned so much as an educator since the close of school last June!

I've been influenced by several authors, countless dedicated individuals in my Professional Learning Network (PLN) and an amazing group of new students. Several authors have caused me to ponder over "focusing on power standards", "being fair and consistent", "maintaining a passion for teaching", "using meaningful formative assessments" and "cultivating a design thinking mindset". Allow me to credit these great thinkers and leaders:

• Tony Wagner - The Global Achievement Gap
• Larry Ainsworth - Rigorous Curriculum Design
• Dave Burgess - Teach Like a Pirate
• Rick Wormelli - Fair Isn't Always Equal
• Dylan Wiliam - Embedded Formative Assessment
• Tim Brown - Change by Design
• Tom Kelley - The Art of Innovation

Being a regular contributor on Twitter has enabled me to become a more connected professional. I have been challenged, exhilarated and supported by an ever-growing PLN. We enjoy weekly conversations or chats through #sbgchat, #colchat, #eqbook, #satchatwc and others. We're also available for each other when the need arises. Several individuals have been such a boost to my career that I'd be amiss if I did not give them the credit that is due them. These include Dr. Darin Jolly (@drjolly), Garnet Hillman (@garnet_hillman), David Culberhouse (@DCulberhouse), Dave Mulder (@d_mulder), Jim Cordery (@jcordery), Shawn Cornally (@ThinkThankThunk), Dr. Lee-Anne Gray (@drleeanneg), Jasper Fox Sr. (jsprfox), Justin Nacarato (@teacherinme), Marlene Schoeneck (@maschoeneck), Cristian Casco (@cristian), Bobbie Lynch (@lynchteaches), Michele Corbat (@michelecorbat), Rodney Hetherton (@rodneyhetherton), Adam Hartley (@adamhartely2013) and Salome Thomas-EL (@principal_el). 

Finally, I'm extremely grateful for the amazing group of students that I have the pleasure of working with every day at Wilmington High School. They inspire, challenge, encourage and exhaust me every day. I am honored to work with such dedicated individuals. We enjoy an exciting, challenging and engaging learning environment every day.

This is a "Thank You" to so many people who continue to inspire me to Yearn 2 Learn!

Rik Rowe