Fairfield Public Schools

Revised Elementary Progress Reports

Why a New Progress Report?

• Align with new elementary curricula• Understand a child’s development across time • Design opportunities for differentiated

instruction in the classroom• Inform how parents can help at home

The Biggest Change

A Report Card…a mark given in each content area

vs.

A Progress Report…identifies how a student is progressing in various areas of the curriculum

The Current 3rd Grade Report Card

The Revised 3rd Grade Progress Report

…the following two slides

Student Progress Report

Art 1 2 3Combines lines, shapes, forms, textures, and colors to communicate original ideasIdentifies and creates spatial relationshipsFollows directions and makes independent choices in order to complete art workMusicSings with proper vocal techniquePlays rhythmic patternsReads standard music notationDemonstrates responsible behavior and participates cooperativelyPhysical Education Applies motor skills while participating in a physical activityApplies strategies and movement concepts while participating in a physical activityExhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings

Comments (second marking period only):

The purpose of the elementary report card is to provide a comprehensive picture of your child’s achievement according to grade level standards. Ongoing communication between home and school is essential to support the progress and success of your child.

Work Habits/Social Skills

+ Exemplary

Appropriate

- Needs Improvement

Work Habits 1 2 3Listens attentivelyFollows directionsUses time productivelyCompletes class assignments on timeCompletes homework on timeParticipates in class discussionsOrganizes working environmentChecks work for neatness and accuracyWorks independentlySocial SkillsPractices self-controlCooperates with othersExpresses needs and feelings appropriatelyRespects othersAccepts responsibility for personal behavior

Fairfield Public Schools

Student: ____________________________________________Teacher: ____________________ Grade Level: _____3____ School: ____________________ School Year: __________

Attendance 1 2 3 TotalDays AbsentDays TardyDays Dismissed Early

If your child has a 504 Plan or an Individualized Education Plan, accommodations may have been implemented to support progress toward the standards

represented in this progress report.

Mathematics 1 2 3

Adds and subtracts numbers fluently within 100

Multiplies and divides numbers fluently within 100

Generalizes place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers to 1,000Applies properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, multiply and divide

Understands a fraction is equal parts of a whole

Solves problems using measurement and estimation

Reasons with shapes and their attributes

Constructs viable arguments and justifies reasoning within problem solving

Effort

Science

Understands scientific concepts, facts, principles and methods

Observes, questions and problem solves using appropriate vocabulary

Records, interprets and communicates scientific data

Effort

Social Studies

Analyzes how geography impacts the way people live

Compares and contrasts the unique needs, practices and beliefs of various cultures around the world

Effort

Health

Identifies health enhancing concepts and skills

Information, Communication and Technology

Integrates information from multiple sources to publish and present a final product using a variety of technology

Reading 1 2 3

Demonstrates ability to use conversation to build big ideas

Maintains interest and focus for an increasing length of time during readingEngages with text by constructing personal meaning and/or making connections (i.e. orally and in writing)Read with sufficient accuracy, monitoring and fluency to support comprehension

Demonstrates understanding of key details in a text

Explain how the character’s actions contribute to the sequence of eventsDistinguish personal point of view from that of the author, narrator, or charactersDemonstrates an understanding of central message or main idea and supports with key details/evidence from text

Determines the meaning of words or phrases as used in text

Reads text with purpose and understanding

Effort

Writing

Generates ideas and plans for writing

Writing has focus and stays on topic

Writes narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or eventsWrites informational texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearlyWrites a response about a topic or book using evidence to support opinionWith guidance and support applies editing and revising to strengthen writingWrites with stamina for various purposes and audiences (e.g. fiction, informational and poetry)

Applies spelling skills to writing

Effort

E Exceeds Grade Level Expectations

M Meets Grade Level Expectations

P Progressing Toward Grade Level Expectations

N Does Not Meet Grade Level Expectations

Effort

+ Exemplary

Appropriate

- Needs Improvement

Why a Standards-Based Progress Report?

• Lists the most important content and skills students should learn in each subject at a particular grade level

• Based on the Fairfield Public Schools Curriculum Standards, which are aligned with the Connecticut State Curriculum Standards

• Designed to more clearly inform parents about their child’s progress towards achieving Fairfield’s content and performance standards

What Else is Different?

Attendance now includes “Days Dismissed Early”

Attendance 1 2 3 Total

Days Absent

Days Tardy

Days Dismissed Early

“Work Habits” and “Social Skills” newly revised Current Revised

What Else is Different?

Work Habits 1 2 3Listens attentivelyFollows directionsUses time productivelyCompletes class assignments on timeCompletes homework on timeParticipates in class discussionsOrganizes working environmentChecks work for neatness and accuracyWorks independentlySocial SkillsPractices self-controlCooperates with othersExpresses needs and feelings appropriatelyRespects othersAccepts responsibility for personal behavior

What Else is Different?Curriculum Standards Marking Criteria:

Current Revised(Teachers will use a common rubric for scoring)

Work Habits, Social Skills and Effort Marking Criteria:Current Revised

E Exceeds Grade Level Expectations

M Meets Grade Level Expectations

P Progressing Toward Grade Level Expectations

N Does Not Meet Grade Level Expectations

+ Exemplary

Appropriate

- Needs Improvement

What Else is Different?• Kindergarten will have three marking periods next year (rather than two)

and will follow the same schedule for reporting as grades 1-5.

• Comments will be made in the second marking period (rather than the first).

• Health will be reported in all grades (rather than just fourth and fifth).

• Standards for reporting have been added in the area of Information, Communication and Technology.

• An effort grade is reported in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Effort related standards are embedded in Art, Music and Physical Education.

Review & Feedback

Visit Fairfield Public Schools website to review K-5 revised progress reports

Take the survey to provide feedback

Attend Progress Report Parent MeetingAll Sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m.

April 27 at Dwight ElementaryApril 30 at Riverfield ElementaryMay 2 at Stratfield Elementary