Elementary Report Cards

Fall conferences provide an opportunity for teachers and parents to discuss student strengths and set goals for the year. Winter conferences give a mid-year check-in point. Spring conferences are by invitation for those students who would benefit by the additional parent-teacher conference. Elementary report cards are distributed three times per year at the end of each grading period.

Standards represent end-of-year goals. It's likely that students will take much of the year to meet a particular standard. In addition, not all standards are assessed in a particular grade period. For more on standards-based reporting see the resources page.

The following numbers and descriptors are used to report progress:

E = Exceeds

The student exhibits knowledge and understanding of the concepts, skills, and processes the standard requires and can readily apply this knowledge in a variety of settings.

M = Meets

The student has a thorough knowledge, understanding, and application of the concepts, skills, and processes the standard requires.

PM = Partially Meets

The student is gaining understanding of the concepts, skills, and processes the standard requires, but has not been able to consistently demonstrate the learning.

DM = Does Not Meet

The student is just starting to understand the concepts, skills, and processes the standard requires and needs consistent support.

NA = Not Assessed

This standard was not assessed in the given trimester.

Detailed descriptions of standards for each discipline by grade level:

• Kindergarten Guide

• First Grade Guide

• Second Grade Guide

• Third Grade Guide

• Fourth Grade Guide

• Fifth Grade Guide

• Sixth Grade Guide

Consistent with School Board Policy 601 and guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Education, the elementary report card reflects all standards adopted either by the Minnesota Legislative statute or national organizations, depending on the discipline. The report card was developed with extensive research, input from a teacher committee and review by all K-6 teachers in the fall of 2020.