Illinois Report Card (2024)

FAQs

Is a 2 good on a report card? ›

Q. SHOULD I BE WORIIED IF I SEE “2”s ON MY CHILD'S REPORT CARD? A “2” reflects normal progress and is expected in the first two trimesters. A students is expected to progress towards meeting the standards over the course of the year because the standards are end of grade-level expectations.

A -- Excellent progress at the level of instruction indicated 90 – 100%. B -- Above Average progress at the level of instruction indicated 80 – 89%. C -- Average progress at the level of instruction indicated 70 – 79%. D -- Below Average progress at the level of instruction indicated 60 – 69%.

Personalized report card comments that are clear, precise, and meaningful are essential for informing students and their parents about what students have learned, what their strengths are and how they can effectively progress.

High school grades do matter. When your student makes higher grades in high school and maintains a high GPA, they open themselves up to more college choices. Keeping a focus on grades will not only increase chances for college admissions, but can also lead to merit scholarships.

Keep in mind that a 3 or "proficient" isn't the same as a B. It means your child has met state standards, and that's good.

4 = Excelling above the standard (equivalent to 90% or above) 3 = Achieving the targeted standard (equivalent to 80-89%) 2 = Making Progress toward the standard (equivalent to 70-79%) 1 = Improvement Needed to be on grade level (equivalent to less than 70%)

Numerical and letter grades

Variations on the traditional five-grade system allow for awarding A+, A, A−, B+, B, B−, C+, C, C−, D+, D, D−, and F. In primary and secondary schools, a D is usually the lowest passing grade.

B - is still a pretty good grade! This is an above-average score, between 80% and 89% C - this is a grade that rests right in the middle. C is anywhere between 70% and 79%

The grades of A, B, C, D and P are passing grades. Grades of F and U are failing grades.

Most college admissions committees consider your 11th-grade transcript to be the most important.

What does Q mean on a report card? ›

Marks: There are three columns for grades: Column P – Progress Report; Q – Quarter Grade; FG – Final Grade.

Welcome to your junior year of high school, often cited as the most important year when it comes to college admissions. Why? Because it's the last full year of high school that colleges will see when reviewing your applications.

Grades do reset after each summary grading period. In a school with four quarters and semester summary grades, Sem #1 would be the running total of Q1 and Q2. Sem #2 would be the running total of Q3 and Q4.

Not exactly. Straight As can only help you, of course, but getting one or two Bs will not necessarily devastate your chances of admittance, depending on where you apply and what classes you're taking. Earning a lower grade in AP Physics would be looked up on more favorably than in a regular science class, for example.

In the American grading system, a D is a 1 on the 4 point grading scale (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). Most American colleges and high schools require a 2.0 (C) average to maintain “good standing” as a student.

A 2.0 GPA indicates a 'C' average, suggesting that your academic performance has been average, meeting the basic requirements of your coursework. This GPA level points to a foundational understanding of your subjects, with ample room for growth and improvement.

Remember, college admissions officers evaluate applicants holistically, by taking into consideration many factors beyond standardized test scores. So, while a 2 on an AP exam isn't ideal, it doesn't have to be a deal-breaker.

Is a 2.0 GPA good? A 2.0 GPA means that you have a solid C average across all of your classes. This GPA is essentially the unofficial cut off point for how low your GPA can be in order to get into college. With a 2.0 GPA, there are only a couple schools in the country where you'll have a high chance of being accepted.