Expectation Scores
Following our introduction of Ready, Respectful, Safe the ‘Expectation Score’ represents how much students meet (or exceed) the DCHS expectations.
Grade 1 Expectation Score
A ‘grade 1 ES’ means being committed to getting the most out of all learning opportunities available. It means students meet or indeed exceeds the expectations of being Ready, Respectful, Safe in every lesson. It is what all students should aim for.
A student with a grade 1 ES...
Actively participates in the lesson, is curious about learning and fully engaged
Seeks feedback on how to improve the quality of their work
Shows great resilience and perseveres with challenges, even when they are difficult
Manages their time and work efficiently, and is highly self-disciplined
Uses their own initiative in a range of situations, and doesn’t always have to be told what to do
Grade 2 Expectation Score
A ‘grade 2 ES’ means being a responsible and hard-working student who tries their best at all times, and meets Ready, Respectful, Safe expectations in the majority of lessons.
A student with a ‘grade 2 ES’…
Shows interest in their learning and is attentive and focused
Shows resilience and is willing to persevere when things are difficult
Takes responsibility for their work and is well organised
Willingly does all that is asked of them and sometimes more
Takes pride in their work
Grade 3 Expectation Score
A ‘grade 3 ES’ means the student needs to push themselves to make the most of the learning opportunities available. The student may not meet all of the expectations of Ready, Respectful, Safe every lesson.
A student with a ‘grade 3 ES’…
Is generally focused, although may need reminding of expectations
Shows some resilience but sometimes gives up when things get difficult
Doesn’t always spend an adequate amount of time on tasks
Is inconsistent in meeting expectations
Grade 4 Expectation Score
A ‘grade 4 ES’ means the student needs support or intervention to become a more responsible learner.
A student with a ‘grade 4 ES’…
Makes little effort to be involved in the lesson, and may disrupt the learning of others
Is not interested in being challenged and will give up without really trying
Spends an inadequate amount of time on tasks and takes little pride in their work
Takes little or no responsibility for their own behaviour