Grade Levels

Relevant Definitions

A grade level is the student's year in school, first grade, second grade, third grade and so on.  The term 'grade level is used to differentiate between the grade or mark a student received in a class and the year the student is in.

A grade span covers multiple years of school and can be defined by the administrator.  A plan can not exceed a grade span.  The purpose of defining grade spans is to help set academic goals and gates.