WSD Revised Report Card
The Revision Process
The English Language Arts and Mathematics Curriculum have both been recently revised which caused the need for the district report card to be revised in these areas to match the revised curriculum. The new report card uses learning scales so that teachers are better able to communicate with parents about a child's progress in a particular area. The learning scales also provide parents with more detailed information about why a child was assigned a particular mark (1, 2, 3 or 4). In addition, the learning scales help make sure all teachers are assessing student achievement and growth the same way.
How did revisions happen?
During the 2014-2015 school year, Lakeview Elementary piloted the revised report card. At the end of this school year based on teacher and parent feedback, Lakeview made further revisions to be used during the 2015-2016 school year.
Last year, Lakeview, Duello and Heritage Primary 1st Grade all piloted the revised report card. During this year, the district decided to role the revisions out district wide. The 3 pilot schools then led all Wentzville K-5 Teachers through professional development about the upcoming changes for 2016-2017. During May of 2016, Lakeview, Duello, and Heritage 1st grade made another round of revisions based off of teacher, parent and administrator feedback.
1st Quarter Report Cards Received at Parent Teacher Conferences
If you are not able to attend parent teacher conferences, your child's report card will be mailed home after parent teacher conferences.
An Analogy to Help Explain the 4-3-2-1
What subject areas are a part of the revised report card?
What is a report card indicator?
What is a learning scale?
How can I find copies of the learning scales?
If you want a paper copy, please request one in writing to the school office.
What level do we want the students to achieve on the learning scale?
What does my student need to do if they start at a 1?
Why are some areas not assessed or blacked out on report card?
Why does the report card include both a letter grade and scale score for grades 3rd-5th?
- Some classes in middle school use a letter grade to help determine placement
- Ease transition to new report card
- Continue to ask for parents for feedback on this issue