Standards Based Grading and Reporting

Posted February 2012

Where have we been? Standards-Based Homework and Grading

Committee – (completed work in 2007)

Homework and Grading Policy and Procedure (established Policy 2422 and Procedure 2422P)

Elementary schools are fully Standards-Based

Secondary schools (HOPE Goal) to fully implement in 2012-2013

Where are we? SBG Reporting Pilot planned:

oBHS/MVMS English teachers & MVMS 6th grade teachers for 2011-2012 school year

oAdditional classes may begin using the grading system at semester.

Standards are developed and in use.

All teachers will continue to refine and prioritize standards and scales.

Questions?

What is a Standards-Based Report Card?o An online progress report designed to

provide information on standards. Why a Standards-Based Report Card?

o To improve communication and provide more feedback to students and parents.

How is a grade determined?o Each standard is scored based on a

proficiency scale. All standards combine for a final course grade.

Formative/Summative Assessments Teacher commitments:

1 week for daily assignments to be posted in online grade book 3 weeks for projects/papers/lab books to be posted in online grade

book

Standard Transcripts There will be no change to the HS transcript

Report Card/Progress Report reflects letter grade Most recent performance (most recent three summative grades) Course grades are letters and not numbers for progress reports Standards are scored by numbers and averaged for a final course

grade

Grades and Progress

Sample StandardsEnglish 10

1. Reading: 1.1 Key Ideas and Details: Literary

1.2 Craft and Structure: Literary1.3 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Literary1.4 Key Ideas and Details: Informational1.5 Craft and Structure: Informational1.6 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Informational

2. Writing:2.1 Text Types and Purposes: argument 2.2 Text Types and Purposes: informative/explanatory2.3 Text Types and Purposes: narrative 2.4 Production and Distribution of Writing (content, organization, style, writing 2.5 process, use of technology in writing) 2.5 Research to Build and Present Knowledge (gathering relevant information from research)

3. Speaking and Listening: 3.1 Comprehension and Collaboration (content and evaluation of presentations) 3.2 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas (delivery)

4. Language:4.1 Conventions of Standard English (grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization) 4.2 Knowledge of Language (application of MLA, APA, etc. to writing and citation) 4.3 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use (word and phrase meanings, figurative language, word relationships, etc.)

Skills for Success Standards

Standard 1: Work Habits & Attitude1.1 Ready to work with supplies, on time

1.2 Self-directed1.3 Uses class time to get work done1.4 Gives best effort1.5 Work reflects expected outcomes1.6 Manages classroom environment

Standard 2: Cooperation & Teamwork2.1 Willingly works with others2.2 Cooperatives with teacher or peers 2.3 Contributes to group efforts2.4 Shows respect

Standard 3: Citizenship & Leadership3.1 Considers others and their points of view3.2 Follows classroom and school rules3.3 Shows initiative3.4 Takes responsibility3.5 Advocates for self

GPA Scale for Report Card

Language Arts Scale Score Conversion for Pilot Program 2011-2012

A 3.72-4.000A- 3.50-3.719B+ 3.28-3.499B 3.00-3.279B- 2.72-2.999C+ 2.50-2.719C 2.28-2.499C- 2.00-2.279D+ 1.84-1.999D 1.72-1.839

F 0.00-1.719

Goal – All Classes in Fall 2012-2013 School Year