Standards-based report cards use a 1-4 reporting system.

1:  Student is not meeting the standard but 

2:  Student has partially met the standard and continues to need additional opportunities to demonstrate mastery.

3:  Student has demonstrated mastery of the standard and is ready to move on to other standards.

4:  Student has exceeded expectations for the standard and is ready to move on to other standards.

Students will be "graded" on their mastery of standards in each subject area.  Since there are over 100 standards and sub-standards per grade level, developing a reporting tool to include all would be difficult to read.  So, we have taken similar standards and grouped them into more manageable measurement topics.  There are approximately 30-40 measurement topics per grade level. Students will receive a score of 1-4 depending on their level of mastery.

Students will be "graded" on their work habits separately from their academic progress.  Work habits include:

• Work Quality:  Student work is carefully done, demonstrating a genuine effort.
• Use of Time:  Student often maximizes class time by staying on task, completing work and asking for help.
• Safe:  Student often shows self-control and takes responsibility for his/her actions.
• Preparation:  Student does required homework and has required materials for tasks.
• Follows Directions:  Student follows directions asking occasional questions for clarification.
• Respect of Self/Others: The student shows concern for his/her and others' feelings, ideas and personal space, belongings.