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opportunities to demonstrate they have learned a specific skill. Recognizing that students have different learning styles, teachers use a variety of assessments, including written, oral, interviews, teacher observations of group or individual tasks, journals, and learning logs. Research has shown that when students understand specifically what they need to learn, educators say that it’s easier for them to be successful in school and in life.
On the report card, parents will see the standards their child is working on during each grading period and see their progression toward mastering those standards.
The rating scale will be consistent in grades 1-2:
Grading Scale (Academic Areas):
M- Meets Standard- Demonstrates independently and consistently
D- Developing- Demonstrates with some support or inconsistently
B- Beginning- Needs frequent reteaching, additional practice and/or modified assignments.
Connect Team (PE, Music, Art, Technology) and Work Habits Grading Scale: S- Satisfactory
N- Needs Improvement U- Unsatisfactory
PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES
The school system provides two conference times per year. This is the best method developed thus far in reporting student progress to the parents, as well as giving the school a better understanding of your child. A notice will be sent home prior to the conference day, which will note suggested time periods. The school would like to emphasize that a conference may be held with a teacher or principal at any time. Please call the school office for an appointment.
Midway through each grading period, teachers will be informing parents of those students in danger of failing or achieving below expectation. The reports should be returned promptly to the teacher with the parent’s signature included indicating that the parent did see the report. Parents are encouraged to contact individual teachers throughout the year to discuss their child’s progress. Every teacher is available for parent conferences. Please call the school office for an appointment.
PERMANENT RECORDS - RIGHT OF ACCESS
It is the belief of the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake School Board of Education that accurate and complete records should be maintained for all students. It is also the intent of the Board of Education to protect the confidentiality rights of all students and their parents as stipulated in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (PL 93-380) and Sections 3317.031, 3319.32, 3319.321 and 3321.12 of the Ohio Revised Code. Federal Statute (Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) as amended provides parents or legal guardians the right to inspect and review the education records of their children. Parents may make a request in writing or call for an appointment with a school administrator for a review of their child’s records.
SPECIAL SERVICES
The Sheffield - Sheffield Lake City School District has available a broad range of assistance for students who have unique educational needs. These services include guidance counselor, LEP (Limited English Proficient) tutors, school psychologist, gifted specialist, reading intervention teachers (in some buildings), special education teachers, speech therapist, and teacher assistants for special needs students. Contact the building principal or your child’s classroom teacher for more information.
TESTING
Students in Kindergarten through sixth grade participate in group testing throughout the year. These assessments may include state required testing, screening for gifted eligibility, diagnostic assessments, and benchmark assessments. The number and type of assessments are different for each grade level based on state or district requirements.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks will be assigned to students by the teachers. The student is responsible for keeping the book clean, unmarked and in good condition. If you misplace a book, check in the lost and found, in your classroom, at home,
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