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Posted on May 4, 2011 Are teacher comments required on report cards?
In most, if not all instances, teachers do and should be commenting on elementary report cards. Specific parental concernsshould be addressed directly to the teacher or the principal.
Grading
Posted on December 11, 2008 What is the policy for grading tests in the elementary schools? Should the teacher give a grade either a % or a 1-4 or is it acceptable to show the answers that are wrong and expect the parents to figure out the score. Please list the range for the 1-4 scoring system.
The 1-4 scale is based on Learning Standards and not percentages. Questions about teacher grading are best directed to the specific teacher and/or the building administrator.
Posted on September 9, 2008 When determining averages for middle school students, are all classes weighted equally? (Meaning core courses vs. art/music/tech etc).
Posted on December 18, 2008 Here's another accelerated elementary math question - why are the kids getting "acc" on their report card not a grade (such as a 4, since they are working beyond "grade level)? How will the grades that the teacher gave in the report card comment section be recorded on their "permanent record?"
The report card is a part of the permanent record file. It is understood that a child in accelerated is performing past grade level. The grades in the comment section explain how the child is performing in the above grade level class.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Posted on November 8, 2010 Hi , does Art class count in a student's overall average in Middle school ?
Yes.
Posted on March 23, 2010 How does Shenendehowa calculate the GPA?
Posted on December 10, 2009 I am just wondering if it would be possible to post your GPA on your report card. I think that would be helpful.
Posted on October 22, 2009 Does physical education count towards your GPA at the high school level?
Posted on October 10, 2008 When is the final GPA calculated?
The final GPA will be updated at the end of the senior year and sent out to colleges.
Report Cards
Posted on July 9, 2008 Can you tell me what type of grading system is at the middle school? I know there are no longer 1,2,3 or 4. I believe a letter grade is given. Correct me if this is wrong.
Our secondary schools (gr. 6-12) grade student using numeric percentages (1-100%). Students also receive a mark for effort and conduct.
Posted on February 10, 2009 I would like to know where the Shenendehowa grade level expectations are outlined in full detail. I think the reporting system is vague and it is hard to know where the students are. What is the grade range for a 3 and if the teachers do not use grades how do they give the numbers used on the report cards? I don't understand why the report cards have to be graded the same way as the mandated tests.
Several years ago, a report card committee reviewed the various report cards used in the elementary school across the district. At that time there were many formats being used, not just across buildings but within buildings. The committee determined that the district should use a common report card that was standards based, rather than percentile based. The standards indicate children who meet proficiency, children who are not yet proficient and children who are exceeding proficiency at grade level. There are pros and cons to any reporting system but the committee worked diligently to create a common reporting system. As for grade level expectations, they are on the district website under the link for Curriculum and Instruction, after opening that page, look on the right column for Elementary Curriculum Guides for Parents.
Posted on July 15, 2008 Since the report card system is now computerized, how is it possible for there to be errors in the final grades? How can we get these fixed?
Computerization alone does not eliminate errors; there is always a human factor. At the secondary level the report cards have been computerized for many years and there is still the possibility for mistakes. If there is an error on a child’s report card, you should contact the school and they will review, and if need be, correct the error and reprint a report card.
Posted on Marc How come the report cards for elementary school children don't have a numerical percentage grading scale (ie.90%) for academic subjects? I know a 3 means meeting grade level standards, but it is vague.
The elementary report card goes beyond merely presenting a grade for academic subjects. It provides parents with specific progress in various skill or content areas. Further, the specific comments from teachers provide additional indications of student progress. At the elementary level, the focus is on mastery of specific skills and content in relation to specific grade level benchmarks versus a grade that is typically used more as a relative comparison to a student's performance group.
Posted on May 8, 2008 Shouldn't elementary parents receive reports regarding their child's PE curriculum, assessments, behavior, attitude, progress, etc.? How are Physical Education teachers held accountable and how are children held accountable if there is no reporting system for this state mandated area of instruction?
Gr. 4-5 children are assessed in a number of skills, but the report cards have not yet been fully developed to reflect this. Currently, our report cards evaluate progress for 4th and 5th graders in fitness, work habits, participation level in physical activity, responsibility, and cooperation. As far as accountability, the PE profile is being developed, and will involve accountability on the part of our entire PE staff, also, the school district has a document, the Essential Content and Competencies, that outlines what every grade level should learn and be able to demonstrate. This document also describes the specific exit outcomes expected to be demonstrated by the end of 5th grade.
Posted on February 15, 2008 What is the district's policy about elementary students opening their report card?
There is no Board of Education policy that governs whether or not elementary students can open their report card.
Posted on July 15, 2009 What do we do if we have an issue with the report card after the teachers are off for the summer?
All questions about report cards should be relayed to the principal, who will in turn facilitate an answer or resolution.
Posted on December 17, 2009 My child is a third grade elementary student. After three years in elementary school at Shen, we have yet to receive a grade for music, pe, or art on our report card. When do we find out how are children are doing in the special areas? These subjects are such an important part of every students day. Parents would like to have more consistent feedback in the report cards about how our children are doing in these very important areas.
Posted on December 10, 2009 When figuring out my 6th graders average do you average in music, tech and PE? I was unsure if only the "core" classes were averaged in order to make honor roll. Thank you
Posted on November 23, 2009 If your child is in the sixth grade and he or she fails one subject will he or she have to retake the sixth grade?
Posted on December 18, 2008 Here's another accelerated elementary math question - why are the kids getting "acc" on their report card not a grade (such as a 4, since they are working beyond "grade level)? How will the grades that the teacher gave in the report card comment section be recorded on their "permanent record?"
The report card is a part of the permanent record file. It is understood that a child in accelerated is performing past grade level. The grades in the comment section explain how the child is performing in the above grade level class.
Honor Roll/Achievement Lists
Posted on November 20, 2008 In high school, how do you determine if a student makes the honor roll? Are the parents notified if their child makes the honor roll in either high school or middle school?
85-89 = Achievement List (Honor Roll) 90-100 = High Achievement List (High Honor Roll) Parents are notified via the report card (it is listed at the bottom).
Posted on July 9, 2008 In middle school, how do you determine if a student makes the honor roll?
85-89 = Achievement List (Honor Roll) 90-100 = High Achievement List (High Honor Roll)
Posted on December 5, 2008 With regard to the middle school specifications for Honor Roll and High Honor Roll, where does an 89.6 fall? My son was told that he was not eligible for high honors for the 4th quarter.
Honor roll is 85.00 - 89.99, high honor roll is 90.00 - 100. The computer does not round up.
Posted on July 9, 2008 My daughter, a 6th grade student Acadia Middle School, maintained a 97 or better average this entire year. She came home with a certificate of achievement for three quarters for "Honor Roll"...rather than "High Honor Roll" and not reflective of the 4th quarter achievement. First, why not issue the certificate once 4th quarter grades are in and have it be reflective of all 4 quarters and second, why not make a distinction between Honor Roll and High Honor Roll? It hardly seems that the same award should be given to a student with a 97 average as to a student with an 85.
The distinction between high honor roll and regular honor roll is done each quarter and this is posted in our school and sent to the papers for publication. At the end of the year we honor all students who have made the honor roll for the first 3 quarters be it high honor roll or regular - we are very proud of all of these students who have worked hard for their achievements. We have to do it for 3 quarters because we do not have the 4th quarter honor roll until July and we want to honor these students during our June awards presentations.
Posted on April 21, 2008 How do I know if my child made honor roll?
It is listed on the bottom of the report card.
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