Battle Ground Public Schools

Standards Based Reporting Why new report cards? ■ Our new report card brings consistency across the district to how student progress is reported ■ It is aligned with new state learning standards » Common Core State Standards for math and English language arts » Next Generation Science Standards » Washington State Learning Standards ■ Our goal is that the report card is simple for parents to read and feasible for teachers to complete Key attributes Accurate Reporting ■ Our new K-4 report card separates grades on academic subjects from grades on student behavior, allowing teachers to more accurately report student learning. Your child will receive two kinds of grades: one is based on his or her understanding of academic subjects, and the other is based on his or her demonstration of successful learning habits. Informed Decisions ■ e report card is divided into a two-semester reporting system. At the end of each semester, your child will be graded based on his or her understanding of the state learning standards covered to that point in the year. is, combined with teacher-parent communication during the semester, will allow you to make decisions about where improvement efforts are needed. Better Learning ■ Because it is aligned with the state's new learning standards and assessment requirements, our new report card is on the cutting edge of what is important for our students to learn to be successful in high school and beyond. e Battle Ground Public Schools provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity, disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, HIV/Hepatitis C status. e district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Contact the following regarding questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Compliance Officer, 360.885.5481; Title IX Athletic Coordinator 360.885.5415; Section 504/ADA Coordinator 360.885.5481; Compliance Coordinator for State Civil Rights Laws, 360.885.5415; or a letter may be submitted to the designated coordinator at the Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604. Glossary of Terms Academic Subjects: e subjects that students learn at each grade level, which could include English language arts, math, science, social studies, health and fitness, visual arts, and music. ey are graded on a 4-point scale. Habits for Successful Learners: A set of behaviors that impact a student's ability to learn. ey are graded on a scale that includes typically demonstrated, sometimes demonstrated, and rarely demonstrated. easyCBM assessment: A computer‐based screening tool that covers K‐8 mathematics and reading. e easyCBM tests provide results that allow teachers to make informed decisions about whether a student should be evaluated for intervention. Fountas & Pinnell assessment: is one-on-one assessment helps teachers identify a student's specific reading level needs and document his or her progress. Common Core State Standards (CCSS): A new set of learning standards that have been adopted by Washington and are designed to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the knowledge they need to be ready for a career or college path. Learn More: www.battlegroundps.org/district/sbr Watch the videos! www.battlegroundps.org/district/sbr

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