REPORT CARDS( continued)
A‘ Key for Academic Expectation’, which explains the grading standards teachers use, is below.
KEY for ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
4 – Advanced Mastery of the Grade Level Standard: The student demonstrates application of advanced skills. Performance is characterized by the ability to apply the skills with consistent accuracy, independence, and a high level of quality.
3 – Mastery of the Grade Level Standard: The student demonstrates understanding of both basic and extended concepts and skills. Performance is characterized by the ability to apply the skills with accuracy, independence, and quality.
2 – Approaches the Grade Level Standard: The student demonstrates understanding of basic concepts and skills. Performance is characterized by the ability to apply skills with increasing success. Performance varies in consistency with regard to accuracy and quality. Support and guidance often needed for clarification.
1 – Does Not Meet the Grade Level Standards: The student demonstrates minimal understanding of basic concepts and skills. Performance is inconsistent, even with support and guidance.
NA – Not Assessed at this time
SKILLS FOR LEARNING Students also receive marks on‘ Skills for Learning’, which includes work habits and skills such as effort, independence, cooperation, and behavior – all of which contribute to healthy social-emotional development and academic achievement. The Ratings Key which teachers use for these areas is below.
KEY for SKILLS FOR LEARNING
M Demonstrates most of the time. S Demonstrates some of the time. I Demonstrates infrequently. N Not assessed this reporting period.
More information on Connecticut Core Standards can be found on the Enfield Public Schools website www. enfieldschools. org.
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