Student Assessment

All students are assessed in Reading, Writing, and Math at least three times a year to determine their progress toward meeting State Standards and Benchmarks.

State Testing

Students in Third through Fifth Grades will be tested in the spring with the Smarter Balanced Common Core Test. Results will be mailed to parents in the summer. Tentative dates for testing are April 13 through May 15. 

Parent Conference

Parent conferences are scheduled for November 18 through November 22. Teachers will share the test data, Individual Assessment and Report Card information.

Progress Reports

In all grades, progress reports will be sent three times a year at mid-trimester. Every student is issued a progress report. 

Report Cards

Report cards are issued three (3) times a year, once during each of the trimesters. It is the purpose of the report card to inform students and parents of the degree and level of work being done in each content area. For this reason, it is important that you notice “Key or “Explanation of Marks” on the report card. Report Cards are sent home the last day of the trimester. Parents who have questions or concerns regarding their child’s progress should contact the teacher. Parent/Teacher conferences can be arranged when necessary. End of the trimester dates are listed in the calendar.

Homework

If a child is to realize a full measure of success in his/her schoolwork, he/she must recognize and exercise the self-discipline necessary for independent study. Opportunities for independent study will be provided in the classroom. However, we know that a student will not have the guidance and supervision of a teacher throughout life, therefore, it is equally important that he/she learn to study independently at home. For this reason, and because some areas of learning actually require more study time than is available during the school day, teachers will assign a reasonable amount of homework throughout the school year. Skills needed for the completion of homework are thoroughly taught in the classroom, and directions for all assignments are clearly given by teachers. Homework expectations are discussed at Back-To-School-Night. All students are expected to read each night and practice sight words and math facts as needed. If you need schoolwork for a child who has been absent, please notify the school office and/or the teacher.  Work requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance of pick-up.