District 225's Strategic Planning process has identified and targeted a clear focus on student wellness through various lenses: student stress, citizenship, distraction/focus, identity, mindsets, and social-emotional learning.
Amongst other areas, one item of focus for potential evaluation is the impact of gradebook access and notifications on student distraction/focus and stress during the school day. This topic emerged from a variety of sources:
Upon completion of a process to determine the scope of the issue, students and staff alike identified a specific need to study the impact of gradebook access on student wellness. Because we have more questions than answers, this exploration is just that: a study. No decision is being made or piloted at this time.
The Study
To that end, District 225 will conduct a study of the gradebook and its impact on student wellness. Starting April 4, gradebook access will be offered during non-school hours of 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and all day on weekends and non-attendance days. This means that gradebook access will not be available during the school day for students and parents.
Your Support
Our focus and interest in student wellness makes this a valuable study. As we participate in this study, let us reflect, slow down, listen attentively, and try to see beyond first impressions. We ask for your support as we move forward.
Study Details
Who? All Students and Parents
What? A study that looks at the impact of the gradebook access on student wellness during the school day.
When? April 4-April 28
Where? District-wide during school day
How? Students and parents would have access to the gradebook from 3:30pm until 7:30am during school days and all hours on weekends and non-school attendance days. Grade notifications and the gradebook will not be available during school hours.
Why? To determine the impact of gradebook access on student wellness.