StudentProgressReportSystem-KentSchoolDistrict.ppt

Student Progress Report System Kent School District 2009-2010 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 Terminology EL: Essential Learnings Learning Standards GLE: Grade Level Performance Expectations - detailed PE: Performance Expectations - detailed Standards-based Grading Norm-referenced Grading What is Standards-Based Grading? Grading in comparison to a standard Example: Driver’s License process How is it different? Norm-referenced Grading: grading in comparison to the performance of others in the group Example: Tour de France bicycle race Q1. What is a “standard”? A1. A standard is a learning goal established by Washington State. Each subject has specific standards or learning expectations. Q2. Why do we need a standards-based report card? A2. Standards-based grading more accurately indicate your childs academic knowledge and skills in comparison to state learning standards. 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 standard Bicycle Rubric 4 Child races bicycles Exceeds state standard 3 Child rides independently Meets state standard 2 Child rides with help Approaches state standard 1 Child rides with another person Below state standard Q4. How will I know if my student is passing? A4. A score of a 3 or 4 means your child is passing and has met or exceeded the state learning standard. Contact Information Student Progress Report System Kent School District 12033 SE 256th Street Kent, WA 98031 Bob Isenberg, Director of Assessment Phone: 253-373-7080 Email: bob.isenberg@kent.k12.wa.us Jeanette Ristau, Executive Director, K-6 Phone: 253-373-7454 Ema