Student Progress Report System

Kent School District

2009-2010

Purpose of Reporting System

• The KSD student progress reporting system– Provides timely, accurate, meaningful

information– Focuses on student progress in relation to

standards– Communicates student progress toward

future goals

Terminology• EL: Essential Learnings• Learning Standards • GLE: Grade Level Performance Expectations -

detailed• PE: Performance Expectations - detailed• Standards-based Grading• Norm-referenced Grading

What is Standards-Based Grading?

• Grading in comparison to a standard

• Example: Driver’s License process

How is it different?

• Norm-referenced Grading: grading in comparison to the performance of others in the group

• Example: Tour de France bicycle race

Q1. What is a “standard”?

A1. A standard is a learning goal established by Washington State. Each subject has specific standards or learning expectations.

Q2. Why do we need a standards-based report card?

A2. Standards-based grading more accurately indicate your child's academic knowledge and skills in comparison to state learning standards.

Q3. What do the grading symbols of 4-3-2-1 mean?A3 Level of student proficiency

4 = Advanced: Exceeds state standard

3 = Proficient: Meets state standard

2 = Basic: Approaches state standard

1 = Below state standard

Bicycle Rubric

4 Child races bicycles

Exceeds state standard

3 Child rides independently

Meets state standard

2 Child rides with help

Approaches state standard

1 Child rides withanother person

Below state standard

Q4. How will I know if my student is passing?

A4. A score of a 3 or 4 means your child is passing and has met or exceeded the state learning standard.

Contact Information

Student Progress Report SystemKent School District

12033 SE 256th StreetKent, WA 98031

Bob Isenberg, Director of AssessmentPhone: 253-373-7080

Email: bob.isenberg@kent.k12.wa.usJeanette Ristau, Executive Director, K-6

Phone: 253-373-7454Email: jeanette.ristau@kent.k12.wa.us