DMPS Grading Practices
2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
​(515) 242-7911
  • ELEMENTARY SRG
  • SECONDARY SRG
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​Des Moines Public Schools commits to all stakeholders to provide fair, accurate, specific, and timely information regarding student progress towards agreed-upon common standards as well as feedback for next steps and growth areas. 

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Focusing assessment and grading on mastery puts student learning, not compliance, at the center of our practice.

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​The Des Moines Public School District is proud to provide a framework for implementing K-12 standards-referenced grading practices in a large, urban district. An explanation of the process DMPS took plus a framework and timeline are found on pp. 289-294, excerpted here. Click on the book cover.

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​This website is designed to support teachers, parents, students (in secondary), and leadership with our work with Standards-Referenced Grading.  
Please select Elementary or Secondary above to access support documents and resources.  
​Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns!
​mckenzie.kennedy@dmschools.org 


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