Curriculum Information
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"Student performance descriptions
"Levels 1 to 4 indicate whether your child met expectations set by the state's Standard Course of Study. These levels also indicate whether he or she has the necessary skills and concepts to be successful in the next quarter or next grade.
Teachers' assessments include observations and evidence collected throughout the grading period to determine their students' levels of proficiency. The descriptors for each level have been aligned to the expectations of the state Standard Course of Study for all content areas.
Level 4 - Exemplary
Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.
Level 3 - Proficient
Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the standard, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.
Level 2 - Approaching Proficiency
Student is approaching an understanding of the standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.
Level 1 - Non-Proficient
Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.
Conduct and work habits
Students receive grades (1, 2 or 3), separate from the content area, for conduct and work habits. In reporting on conduct, the teacher can indicate whether the student meets expectations in cooperating with others, respecting others and observing rules and procedures. In reporting on work habits, the teacher can indicate whether the student uses time wisely, listens carefully, completes assignments, writes legibly, works independently or seeks help when needed, and completes work. The following descriptors will be used:
3 - meets expectations
2 - inconsistently meets expectations
1 - does not meet expectations"