We are very excited to share our new standards-based report card with you. This endeavor has been three years in the making and reflects not just a new look, but an entirely different approach to feedback for learning to ensure that every child achieves at high levels (grade level and beyond). A standards-based report card gives a clear message to families about what their child knows and is able to do with the grade level standards. It also clearly indicates what students still need to learn in order to master the end of year expectations. Please note that all standards are written for what students will be able to do by the end of the year, so that a “developing” is to be expected for many students at this point in the year.
All of this work is based on our East Prairie Grading Philosophy created by a team of parents, teachers, and administration. The purpose of this document is to clearly communicate key terms, ideas, and understandings with ALL members of our community. Central to this philosophy is the idea that grades are: accurate, meaningful, consistent, and supportive of learning.
Here are some family friendly resources to better understand standards-based grading and how we seek to provide meaningful feedback to children and families as part of this work:
As important a tool as a report card is for communicating a child’s progress in learning, it is the mindsets, values, and instructional practices behind standards-based reporting that truly make the difference. A focus on each child and specific, personalized feedback to help them learn, grow, and improve is foundational to our partnership and collective efforts.
