Student Progress Report System Kent School District

Purpose of Reporting System The KSD student progress reporting system –Provides timely, accurate, meaningful information –Focuses on student progress in relation to standards –Communicates student progress toward future goals 2

Goal Setting Conferences New this year – All elementary students will set academic goals and plans to achieve these goals Goal Setting Conferences will occur in October with progress reporting at the semester report card conference in February 3

Goal Setting Conference Outcomes Students and parents are more involved and take more ownership in meeting the identified goals Students and parents understand the instructional focus and plan for the year Strengthen relationships through improved communication and collaboration with parents and students on developing action plans. 4

Terminology EL: Essential Learnings GLE: Grade Level Performance Expectations PE: Performance Expectations (in math) Learning Standards Standards-based Grading Norm-referenced Grading 5

What is Standards-Based Grading? Grading in comparison to a standard Example: Driver’s License process 6

Standards-based grading is different than norm-referenced grading Norm-referenced Grading: grading in comparison to the performance of others in the group Example: Tour de France bicycle race 7

Q1. What is a “standard”? A1. A standard is a learning goal established by Washington State. Each subject has specific standards or learning expectations. 8

Q2. Why do we have a standards-based report card? A2. Standards-based grading more accurately indicates your child's academic knowledge and skills in comparison to state learning standards. 9

Q3. What do the grading symbols of mean? A3. Level of student proficiency 4 = Advanced: Exceeds state standard 3 = Proficient: Meets state standard 2 = Basic: Approaches state standard 1 = Below state standard 10

Bicycle Rubric 4Child races bicycles Exceeds state standard 3Child rides independently Meets state standard 2Child rides with help Approaches state standard 1Child rides with another person Below state standard 11

Q4. How will I know if my student is meeting or exceeding state standard? A4. A score of a 3 or 4 means your child is on track to meet or exceed the state learning standard. 12

Contact Information Student Progress Report System Kent School District SE 256th Street Kent, WA Razak Garoui, Director of Assessment Jeanette Ristau, School Improvement Officer