Student Progress Report System

Kent School District

2011-12

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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

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Goal Setting Conferences

New this year – 2011- 2012

• 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

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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

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What is Standards-Based Grading?

• Grading in comparison to a standard

• Example: Driver’s License process

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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

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Q1. What is a “standard”?

A1. A standard is a learning goal

established by Washington State.

Each subject has specific standards

or learning expectations.

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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.

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Q3. What do the grading symbols of 4-3-2-1 mean?

A3. Level of student proficiency

4 = Advanced: Exceeds state standard

3 = Proficient: Meets state standard

2 = Basic: Approaches state standard

1 = Below state standard10

Bicycle Rubric4 Child races

bicyclesExceeds state standard

3 Child rides independently

Meets state standard

2 Child rides with help

Approaches state standard

1 Child rides withanother person

Below state standard

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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.

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Contact Information

Student Progress Report SystemKent School District

12033 SE 256th StreetKent, WA 98030

Razak Garoui, Director of AssessmentEmail: razak.garoui@kent.k12.wa.us

253-373-7080Jeanette Ristau, School Improvement Officer

Email: jeanette.ristau@kent.k12.wa.us253-373-7212

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