Tallwood Parent News
Newsletter for Tallwood Elementary School Parents
2017-2018 Student Grading and Evaluation Practices
Mr. French
Principal
Proficiency Scores
Proficiency scores of AP, P, DP and N will continued to be used as student grades on report cards.
Proficiency scores will be used in all grades K—5.
Teachers will not use plus or minuses as part of grade reporting.
Work submitted by students after the deadline will be accepted by the classroom teacher.
Homework
Tallwood does not have a policy of a pre-determined amount of homework assigned each night.
Assessment
Feedback
Teachers will provide on-going communication with parents including using the digital communication tools we have been using.
Provide the small group monitoring form to all parents of students in K-2.
Continue to meet with parents to provide specific feedback about student progress at select intervals throughout the school year for those students that are considered performing below grade level.
Student Voice
Teachers and administration conference will continue conferencing with students to assist with goal setting. A learner profile is also being used to determine the best path for student learning.
Teachers also use the GRIT method to help students take ownership of their learning.