Evening Parent Presentation November 28, 2012
Linda Norton- Stewart School Eileen Vota- Stratford Principal Principal Janet Gonzalez- Stratford Asst. Principal Susan Kenny- Stewart Asst. Principal Kim Liguori – Asst. Director of Pupil Claudia Trousdell- Fifth Grade Personnel Teacher Leigh Dowden- Fifth Grade Teacher Elizabeth Dukeman- Fourth Grade Lorraine Mayo- Fourth Grade Teacher Teacher Jenny Campbell- Third Grade Marissa Pollicino -Third Grade Teacher Teacher Amanda Leggett- Second Grade Teacher Jennifer Marmorale- Second Grade Michelle Cotter – Special Education Teacher Teacher Judith Conforti- Computer Teacher Mr. O'Neill – Parent Representative Mrs. Madigan – Parent Representative Mrs. Padala – Parent Representative Mrs. Mehling – Parent Representative Members Members
Provide continuity with the primary school report card Align with the Common Core Learning Standards Strengthen the formalized home/school communication
Reviewed the Primary Report Card Collected samples of report cards from various districts Formed a committee consisting of administrators, parents, teachers from Stewart and Stratford Schools
Discussed charge of the committee Analyzed samples Identified positive attributes of samples
Examined Common Core Learning Standards Created framework Examined School Tool capabilities and possible formats Identified performance levels Thoroughly examined one content area at a time per grade level
Refined language in content areas Provided an opportunity for faculty to review initial draft Articulated feedback to the committee
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Art, Library, Music, Physical Education Art, Library, Music, Physical Education Effort Effort Performance Performance Behavior FLES Effort Performance Behavior Previous Report Card New Report Card
Reading Effort ◦ Comprehension ◦ Word Identification Skills ◦ Previous Report Card
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Writing Writing Demonstrates effort ◦ Effort ◦ Correctly spells high frequency words ◦ Content ◦ Knows and applies correct usage of ◦ Mechanics ◦ capitalization, punctuation and grammar Listening Uses strategies to plan, draft, revise and edit ◦ Organizes paragraphs appropriately by ◦ Speaking incorporating key elements such as lead Research sentences, supporting details and a conclusion Supports and enriches writing with quality ◦ details Produces clear and coherent writing in specific ◦ genres Conducts research using various resources ◦ Listening/Speaking Contributes appropriately to class discussions ◦ Asks and answers questions about information ◦ presented orally Responds using grade appropriate vocabulary ◦ and grammar Previous Report Card New Report Card
Demonstrates effort ◦ Knows basic number facts ◦ Computes with accuracy and fluency ◦ Demonstrates an understanding of ◦ concepts: ◦ Effort Operation and Algebraic Thinking ◦ Reasoning/Problem Solving Number and in Base Ten Number and Operations in ◦ Concepts Fractions ◦ Computation Measurement and Data Geometry Applies appropriate strategies to ◦ solve problems Applies mathematical reasoning both ◦ orally and in writing using appropriate vocabulary Understands relationships and ◦ makes connections to real life situations Previous Report Card New Report Card
SO SOCIAL ST STUD UDIES SO SOCIAL ST STUD UDIES Demonstrates effort Effort ◦ o Uses and applies content vocabulary o Content ◦ Understands and makes connections o Analyzes and interprets documents and texts o SCIENC ENCE SCIENC NCE Demonstrates effort o Effort ◦ Uses and applies content vocabulary o Understands concepts and makes connections Content ◦ o Applies skill: gathers, classifies, measures o and records data Previous Report Card New Report Card
Behaviors that Promote Learning Personal Growth Accepts responsibility ◦ Follows school and class rules ◦ Shows respect to others ◦ Listens to and follows directions ◦ Cooperates with others ◦ Transitions between learning tasks ◦ Receives suggestions willingly ◦ Works independently ◦ Demonstrates self control ◦ Works cooperatively in a group ◦ Completes assigned tasks in a reasonable time ◦ Produces work that is neat and legible, ◦ Work Habits including homework Works well independently ◦ Exhibits organizational skills ◦ Manages time efficiently ◦ Completes homework assignments ◦ Pays attention ◦ Contributes appropriately in a range of ◦ collaborative discussions Follows directions ◦ Accepts personal responsibility Participates in discussions ◦ ◦ Behaves respectfully and responsibly Works neatly and carefully ◦ ◦ Exercises self control Completes home assignments ◦ ◦ Interacts appropriately with peers and adults Demonstrates organizational skills ◦ ◦ Previous Report Card New Report Card
There will be three report card distributions; December, March and June Trimesters are not cumulative The first report card will be sent home on December 17, 2012
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