K-5 Report Cards

The documents found on this page provide families with guidance that is intended to support understanding of the K-5 report cards and to help families use the information contained in the report cards to support learning at home and beyond the school day.

You will notice that this page does not contain information about all subject matter in the K-5 grade span. We will continually update this page over time as subject area curriculum and reporting standards are updated to and aligned with current state and national learning standards. As of December 2019 the District has implemented major adjustments to reading, writing, and science curricula.

General Information

DPS Elementary Report Card Guidance for Families - Cover Letter

A Letter from Dr. Kelly

This letter provides an introduction to the report card and an overview of changes that have been made for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

DPS - CIA - T&L - K-5 Report Card Proficiency Ratings

Proficiency Ratings

This document explains the proficiency rating system that teachers use to evaluate student progress towards grade level learning expectations.

English Language Arts & Literacy

DPS - CIA - T&L - Changes to Reading and Writing Standards for 2019 - 2020

Changes to Reading & Writing Standards for December 2019

This document provides a side by side comparison of the existing and new reporting standards for reading and writing at each grade level.

DPS - CIA - T&L - Reading and Writing Skill Checklists

Reading and Writing Skill Progressions

This document provides detailed information about the reading and writing skills that students develop in grades K-5.

DPS - CIA - T&L - Grade Level Writing Samples

Grade Level Writing Samples

This document contains links to grade level work samples in each of the three major types of writing. Each link shows writing that meets end of year expectations and provides brief explanations.

Science

DPS - CIA - T&L - Changes to Science Standards

Changes to Science Standards for December 2019

This document provides a side by side comparison of the existing and new reporting standards for science at each grade level.

DPS - CIA - T&L - K-5 Science Concepts and Vocabulary

K-5 Science Concepts and Vocabulary

This document provides families with specific information about grade level learning objectives and academic vocabulary for each unit of study.