Grading and Reporting Information

In Montgomery County Public Schools, student progress is communicated to families on a quarterly basis to ensure ongoing partnership and support for learning.

Academic achievement and learning behaviors are reported separately, providing families with a clear picture of both what students know and how they engage in their learning. Student achievement is shared regularly through a combination of parent communication, interim progress reports, and quarterly report cards, ensuring that families remain informed and engaged throughout the school year.

Purpose

To align grading and reporting practices with the curriculum and assessment practices of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), in order to accurately document and report student achievement.

Updates to Secondary Grading and Reporting for the 2025-2026 School Year
(Things to Know, June 12, 2025)

Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, MCPS will be making revisions to grading and reporting at the secondary level. This will include an update to the calculation of final grades for students in grades 6 through 12. These changes are designed to increase consistency, and strengthen expectations for student learning and accountability across schools.

Final grades will be based on the average of marking period grades for all secondary students. Other changes will include providing clarity on reassessment opportunities, due dates and deadlines, and providing timely feedback on student work. Additionally, required summative districtwide assessments will be implemented during the second and fourth marking periods for select courses.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to sign up for ParentVUE to stay updated on your child’s grades throughout the school year. Students should use Canvas to stay updated on academic progress.

More information will be shared by schools in the fall.