Transcript Standards Based Report Card

Revised
Elementary
Report Card
2014-2015
Purpose
• The report card communicates a child’s growth
and achievement in reaching academic
expectations as well as their growth in
demonstrating proficiency in the area of a
successful learner.
• The report card conveys whether students meet,
exceed or are approaching proficiency in skill and
conceptual development of grade level standards.
• It ensures all students are exposed to the curriculum
and learning appropriate for their grade level
Why update the
report card?
• Current Report Card is 10 years old
• Pennsylvania has adopted new standards for
English Language Arts and Mathematics
• Our curriculum programs are aligned to and
support the new standards
• The Pennsylvania State System of Assessment or
PSSA is to be aligned to new standards
• Public School students begin taking the PSSA in third
grade
• The new report card more accurately reflects more
of what is taught in our classrooms
• The new report card helps parents understand the
standards that frame our curriculum
• The report card allows parents and students to
understand more clearly what is expected at each
grade level
• It measure how well a student is doing in relation to
grade level standards, not the work of other
students
Report Card Committee
• The report card committee sought representation
from every school. Teachers began discussing how
to revise the current standards based report card in
the 2012-2013 school year
• Beginning this school year and with PA’s adoption
of new standards, the committee began meeting in
½ day increments in the 2013-2014 school year
• Sample Standards Based Report Cards from local
districts and other states were analyzed
• Working as grade level groups, draft report cards
were developed
• Teachers discussed, reviewed and recreated
several report card drafts
• Sample drafts were shared with other teachers by
committee members and administrators
• A primary and intermediate report card format
emerged
• Our Instructional Technology Programmers
formatted the final report card
• We will use it for a year and revisit for changes next
spring
A Special Thank you to our
Report Card Committee Members
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Lisa Bachman
Cindy Beck
Jane Bonargo
Charlene Borah
Laurie Campagna
Dolores Chominsky
Pamela D’Arcy
Eileen Delfini
Sandy Durkin
Julie Eastburn
Pat Erickson
Stephanie Fitzgerald
Shannon Gainsley
Carolyn Gavaghn
Kristin Gudusky
Laura Harrington
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Cheryl Hills
Christine Hughes
Lauren Hughes
Sarah Huntington
Lauren Karczewski
Megan Kurek
JoAnn Lawall
Patty Lipton
Laura McGurney
Mariann McKee
Pat Millen
Amy Moore
Debbie Murphy
Tracy Ortman
Courtney Pollack
Jeannine Weed
How will progress be
reported?
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E – Exceeds the Standard
Indicates the student has advanced understanding and exceeds grade level
expectations. This student demonstrates academically superior skills
consistently in that specific area. This student shows initiative, challenges
himself/herself, and demonstrates this knowledge at school. An “E” is difficult
to obtain and indicates unusually high achievement.
M – Meets the Standard
Indicates the student has proficient understanding and meets grade level
expectations. The goal in Council Rock is to have all students achieve this
level. A student receiving an “M”, is right on track with our high academic
expectations. Some students will be strongly proficient, yet still receive an
“M”. An “M” is something to be celebrated.
A – Approaching the Standard
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Indicates the student has basic understanding and is partially
proficient at meeting grade level expectations. A student
receiving an “A” understands the basic concept or skill, but has not
yet reached the proficient level. An “A” should indicate that the
student’s performance varies in consistency with regards to
accuracy, quality, and level of support
I – Improvement Needed
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Indicates the student has minimal understanding and does not meet
grade level expectations. An “I” indicates that the student
performance demonstrates inconsistent understanding and
application of knowledge.
NA – Not assessed
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These standards have not been addressed at this time or for this
quarter. Certain skills and concepts are taught in specific marking
periods.
Cover Page
• Includes introduction and child’s picture
• Briefly explains Standards Based Report Card
• Includes Descriptors
• Includes Student Attendance
Success for every student, every day
Elementary Progress Report
Student:
School:
Grade:
Year:
Teacher:
The purpose of this report card is to communicate your child’s growth and achievement in reaching the
expectations of the Council Rock School District curriculum and the PA Core Standards. Additionally, it addresses
your child’s growth in demonstrating proficiency in the area of a successful learner.
This Standards-Based Report Card seeks to convey whether students meet, exceed or are approaching proficiency
in skill and conceptual development of grade level standards. It indicates skills and knowledge your child has
learned along with areas that need further development. It ensures that all students are exposed to the same
curriculum and learning appropriate for their grade level. The report card allows parents and students to
understand more clearly what is expected at each grade level. It measures how well a student is doing in relation
to the grade level standards, not the work of other students.
Since all students don’t develop at the same pace, and curriculum demands increase in complexity throughout the
year, parents should expect to see a variable pattern of growth towards proficiency. In a given marking period
when a student demonstrates thorough understanding of grade level concepts and skills, and consistently applies
skills with accuracy and quality, he or she “Meets” the standard. This is the goal for all students in the Council Rock
School District.
Academic Skill Indicators:
E = Exceeds Standard/Expectation
M = Meets Standard/Expectation
I = Improvement Needed
NA = Not assessed this quarter
A = Approaching Standard/Expectation
A”” next to a skill indicates limited progress, (Grades 3-6 Only)
Successful Learner Indicators:
M = Meets Expectation
Days Absent :
I = Improvement Needed
Days Tardy:
Characteristics of a
Successful Learner
• Will appear first on the report card
• Each characteristic is assessed with an “M” meets
expectation or an “I” Improvement Needed
• Assessed each marking period
Characteristics of a Successful
Learner (example)
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER
• Stays on task
• Is prepared for class with appropriate materials
• Keeps materials organized
• Follows directions
• Seeks appropriate help
• Demonstrates initiative and effort
RESPONSIBLE WORKER
• Completes classwork
• Completes homework
• Writes legibly; produces quality work
COLLABORATIVE WORKER
• Works cooperatively on class assignments
• Gets along with others
RESPECTFUL CITIZEN
• Respects property, self and others
• Follows classroom rules
• Demonstrates self-control
Section 2 – Support Services
Received (example)
• Check all services student receives
o Specially Designed Instruction per IEP or GIEP
o Instructional Support
o Reading Support
o Math Support
o Math Enrichment
o Speech/Language Support
o Occupational/Physical Therapy
o English Language Learning
o Accommodation Checklist
English Language Arts Section
• Divided into Standard Domains with assessed
competencies listed:
o Foundational Skills
o Reading Informational Text
o Reading Literature
o Writing
o Speaking and Listening
o Research
Mathematics
• Divided into these Standard Domains which
become more complex in the upper grades
o Operations and Algebraic Thinking
o Number and Operations
o Measurement and Data
o Geometry
Science and
Social Studies
• Student progress with
understanding of concepts and
skills is measured
• Student application of knowledge
through active learning is also
measured
Special Subjects
• Student progress in each special subject area is
assessed in the marking periods indicated
oArt
oMusic
oPhysical Education
oLibrary
Teacher Comments
• The final section of the report card is
reserved for teacher comments.
• Teacher are encouraged to share
succinct comments. When lengthier
comments are warranted, a parent
teacher conference is suggested.
Students with IEP’s
• For students with IEPs, all areas on the report card
will be completed based on the student’s
instructional level.
• The following statement will be included on their
report card:
(Student) is currently receiving supplementary aids and services
through an IEP. Therefore, indicators on this report card represent
progress towards standards based on (student’s) instructional level.
Please refer to (student’s) progress report for more detailed information
regarding progress towards IEP goals.
• The indicators on the report card will be used to
indicate their progress towards their instructional
level standards.
What else is new with this
report card?
• Parents will be able to view the report card in the
Home Access Center on the day that report cards
are distributed. They may print copies of report
cards for their record or view them electronically.
• Parents may still request a paper copy be sent
home.
• Report cards will be issued quarterly beginning in
grade 3 and the first marking period will include a
parent conference for all students.