February 2015
Mr. H's Class
Math
Language Arts
Science and Social Studies
Report Cards FAQ
While all of the skills listed on the report card have been introduced in this 9 weeks period have been introduced, we try to make sure students have been given ample opportunity for mastery. If a skill has neither a check, nor a circle, we feel that the student needs to be given more time to practice before it can be accurately assessed.
Why do we use a skills-based report card?
We have chosen to pilot a skills-based report card for third grade to give you more information. Instead of trying to figure out exactly what that 85 means, you now know what academic skills your child is struggling in and what personal skills (organization, quality work, etc.) might be holding your child up.
My child missed a skill on the benchmark, but it was marked for mastery on the report card. What gives, Mr. H?
The district benchmark is one measure we use to determine mastery, but solving a problem in the real world is a different skill than being able to decipher a multi-step story problem. We also rely data from observations, projects, and hands on situations to see if a child can perform the skill.
Important Events
NO SCHOOL
Zach Scott Theater Field Trip
Puppeteers transform miniature landscapes to demonstrate the effects of drought, flood, and melting ice caps on the earth’s human and animal inhabitants. A hopeful, innovative play for ages 7 and up.