Standards Based Grading and Reporting

1. Standards Based Grading and Reporting Posted February 2012

2. 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

3. Where are we? • SBG Reporting Pilot planned: • BHS/MVMS English teachers & MVMS 6th grade teachers for 2011-2012 school year • Additional 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.

4. Questions? • What is a Standards-Based Report Card? • An online progress report designed to provide information on standards. • Why a Standards-Based Report Card? • To improve communication and provide more feedback to students and parents. • How is a grade determined? • Each standard is scored based on a proficiency scale. All standards combine for a final course grade.

5. Grades and Progress • 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

6. Sample Standards English 10 1. Reading: 1.1 Key Ideas and Details: Literary 1.2Craft and Structure: Literary 1.3 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Literary 1.4 Key Ideas and Details: Informational 1.5 Craft and Structure: Informational 1.6 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Informational 2. Writing: 2.1 Text Types and Purposes: argument 2.2 Text Types and Purposes: informative/explanatory 2.3 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.)

7. Skills for Success Standards Standard 1: Work Habits & Attitude 1.1 Ready to work with supplies, on time 1.2 Self-directed 1.3 Uses class time to get work done 1.4 Gives best effort 1.5 Work reflects expected outcomes 1.6 Manages classroom environment Standard 2: Cooperation & Teamwork 2.1 Willingly works with others 2.2 Cooperatives with teacher or peers 2.3 Contributes to group efforts 2.4 Shows respect Standard 3: Citizenship & Leadership 3.1 Considers others and their points of view 3.2 Follows classroom and school rules 3.3 Shows initiative 3.4 Takes responsibility 3.5 Advocates for self

8. GPA Scale for Report Card Language Arts Scale Score Conversion for Pilot Program 2011-2012 A 3.72-4.000 A- 3.50-3.719 B+ 3.28-3.499 B 3.00-3.279 B- 2.72-2.999 C+ 2.50-2.719 C 2.28-2.499 C- 2.00-2.279 D+ 1.84-1.999 D 1.72-1.839 F 0.00-1.719

9. Goal – All Classes in Fall 2012-2013 School Year