What is Standards Based Grading?

Measuring student achievement based on the standards instead of in comparison to others or according to the amount of progress made.

WCPSS Report Card Descriptors

Exemplary

• Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.

A Level 4 is… A Level 4 is not…Creating Putting together ideas or elements to develop an original idea or engage in creative thinking

Available for every standard taught

Evaluating Judging the value of ideas, materials and methods by developing and applying standards and criteria

More

Analyzing Breaking information down into its component elements

Always going on to the next grade level

Going deeper into the grade level standards

Harder

Thinking Longer, neater, prettier

Mostly independent Getting the work done faster

To achieve a Level 4, a child may…• Evaluate the character’s actions in the story• Evaluate a solution to a problem, given the process used and

the answer found • Identify a better solution and explain why it is better• Write about your feelings in relation to...• Design a record, book or magazine cover for...• Sell an idea• Devise a way to...• Classify the actions of the characters in the book• Devise a role play about the study area.• Conduct an investigation to produce information to support a

view.

Proficient

• Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.

Approaching Proficiency

• Student is approaching an understanding of the standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.

Non-Proficiency

• Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.

Changes:

• State of NC is using an online grading system. (Homebase/Power Schools/Power Teacher)

• There will no longer be a 3*.

• Interim Reports will look different 1st quarter.

• All parents will be invited in for a 1st quarter conference

Reading

• Daily Five• Understanding of Characters• Series Books in Book Clubs• Exploring Informational Texts, Mysteries,

Biographies• Research Projects and Writing in the Content

Area• Social Issues

Writing• Writer’s Workshop• Narrative Writing• Opinion Writing• Exploring Informational Writing• Realistic Fiction• Informational Writing – Biographies• Research and Report Writing• Revising

Math

• Word Problems• Rounding• 2-D Shapes• Multiplying/Dividing• Pattern• Graphing• Area & Perimeter• Fractions, Time, Measurement

Science

• Objects in the Sky• Human Body• Changes (Solids, Liquids, Gases)• Plants/Soil

Social Studies

• Civics & Government• History & Colonial America• Geography, Environmental Literacy ,& Culture• Economics & Financial Literacy

Behavior/Expectations

SOAR Behavior

• Safety• Own Your School• Act Responsibly• Respect

Field Trips

• Marbles (Body Works)• Rock It Learning• Mordecai House• Starlab

Bully 123Program

School-wide bullying prevention program intended to help clarify for students, staff

and parents what defines bullying and how it differs from peer conflict.

Bully 1 2 3 • -Before labeling behavior as bullying, it must meet the three following

criteria:• REPEATED - Does the behavior happen over and over again?• INTENTIONAL - Is the behavior intentional, or on purpose?• INTIMIDATING - Is there an imbalance in power, or does the behavior create

feelings of helplessness, intimidation, or fear?

• -If all three criteria are met, the behavior is labeled bullying and will be handled accordingly by school administration.

• -If only one or two of the criteria are met, the behavior is most often labeled peer conflict and students are encouraged to practice conflict resolution skills and seek assistance from adults when needed

• -Four primary types of bullying (verbal, physical, social, and cyber) are reviewed and students are provided with strategies if they or someone else is bullied

• -Students are encouraged to create a positive climate for learning, tolerance and acceptance

Why Join the PTA?Mission: To improve the education and educational experience of every student at Durant Road Elementary school.

Join the Durant Road Elementary School PTA Now and Become a Sustainer

JOIN: Durant Road Elementary School (DRES) PTA is fueled by the power of local support through PTA membership. If you value the programs that the DRES PTA provides to our school community, please consider joining today. Your $10 tax deductible membership dues, help maintain all of the great local programs and events sponsored by the DRES PTA throughout the year. These programs enrich the educational experience and wellbeing of every DRES student.

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES: With your annual membership dues, you’ll receive a DRES car sticker (pictured above) and a 1 year subscription to the Durant Dispatch. You’ll have access to important news and information about DRES PTA sponsored events and programs and opportunities available to DRES PTA Sustainers.

BECOME A SUSTAINER: Become a DRES PTA Sustainer by providing support throughout the year in the form of donated:

Time Items

PROGRAMS YOU’RE SUPPORTING THROUGH PTA MEMBERSHIP DUES: International Night, Art Fair, Carnival, Culture Arts Performances, DRES Fitness Club, Rocking Readers, Field Day, Kids Coaching (tutoring), Family Reading Night, Reflections (National PTA Art Contest), Curriculum Nights, Technology Purchases, Literacy Support, The Durant Dispatch, Backpack Buddies, Book Fair, Kindergarten Picnic, Teacher Mini-Grants, 5th Grade Celebration, 4th Grade School Supplies, Community Outreach, Yearbook, Grant Writing, Choirs Nights, and Fundraising Coordination (Boosterthon, Spirit Nights, Box Tops and Labels for Education Contests).

Member Information

Member #1: Name:

Email:

Member #2: Name:

Email:

Anyone can join, ask Grandma and Grandpa to support your school through PTA membership. Student Information

Student #1: Name:

Teacher: Track:

Student #2: Name:

Teacher: Track:

School Community

Skills, Talents and Resources

Strong PTA and Strong School+ =

2015/2016 PrioritiesFundraising: Raise $55,000 to fund various projects• Technology purchases• Teacher Provisions & Mini-Grants• Literacy Support

Event Execution: Schedule and Complete all planned events• Field Day• Family Reading Night• International Night • Cultural Arts Assemblies

Parent Involvement • Improve participation at events • Enroll 350 members • Succession planning

Communication • Drive awareness and understanding of school events

Now What?

• Visit the PTA table on your way out for handouts• Join the PTA• Support your student in getting pledges for the Boosterthon

Fun Run• Link your store cards to this school • Save Box Tops and Labels for Education (we will have

contests throughout the year)• Read communications that come home from the PTA• Ask a PTA representative how to get involved with our

organization – share your ideas• Consider volunteering at an event or on our Board

Boosterthon 2015 Video