This rule describes the school grading process, lays out the data used in the process, how points for school grades are calculated, and requirements to receive an A, B, C, D, or F grade. This rule amendment is proposed to align the school grades rule with the requirements of the ESEA waiver. This change includes revising the definition of “graduates” for the five-year high school graduation rate in the school grades calculation beginning with 2012-2013 school year, to match the four year graduation rate. The five-year graduation rate will no longer include students who earn a special diploma under Section 1003.438, Florida Statutes, when calculating the graduation component of high schools grade.