When parents of elementary school students receive their first report cards of the 2013-14 school year this fall, they’ll notice much more detailed information about what their students are learning in school.
The redesigned report cards are one benefit of the new electronic grading system that all public schools across North Carolina have adopted this year. They offer more in-depth information about how well students are understanding and applying the concepts they are being taught.
For example, instead of seeing just a single grade for the subject of mathematics, the parent of a fourth-grade student will also see whether the student has mastered specific skills required for fourth-grade math, such as being able to measure angles.
Trailblazers,
This Friday, October 11th we will be sending home the new elementary report cards with all students on Tracks 1, 2 and 3. These new report cards are formatted different from report cards in the past. I am sharing information from the WCPSS website with you to support your understanding of the new report card and its components.
The report cards will be accompanied by a letter giving you additional information. Please read below for more information on the grading scale and the report card distribution schedule.
As always, please feel free to contact me or your child's teacher should you have any questions. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
Students will be evaluated on a 4-point scale, with a score of 1 showing that the student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, and a score of 4 indicating the student consistently demonstrates in-depth understanding of the concepts being taught.
Every report card will be accompanied by a guide showing parents how to interpret the new information it provides. View the guide and a helpful video online. >>
Report cards are just one way for teachers to communicate with students and parents about a student’s academic achievement, work habits, and classroom behavior. Parents may also request a conference with the teacher to discuss their student’s progress and ways to support their learning in and out of school.
Report card schedule
Friday, October 11
Modified-calendar schools
Year-round schools
(Tracks 1, 2, 3)
Friday, October 25
Year-round schools
(Track 4)
Monday, November 4
Traditional-calendar schools
Read more about grading in elementary school. >>
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This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 at 5:27 pm and is filed under Front Page News, Parents.