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Standards-Based Assessment, Grading and Reporting
Creekside School Parent Guide
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A Message from the Principal
Hello Creekside Community,
This year, Monroe One BOCES will continue its commitment to implementing equitable practices for all students by furthering the transition to a fully standards-based instruction, grading and reporting framework. This framework will provide a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of students' learning by breaking down the curriculum into specific learning standards or objectives.
Here are some key reasons for our transition to a standards-based grading and reporting framework:- Clarity and Transparency:
Standards-based grading provides a clear picture of a student's strengths and areas for growth in each subject. This transparency allows teachers, students and parents to identify where to focus their efforts for improvement. - Individualized Feedback:
Teachers can provide more targeted feedback to students based on their performance in specific learning standards. This feedback helps students understand their progress and how to make improvements. - Focus on Mastery:
Standards-based grading emphasizes the importance of mastery and long-term retention of knowledge and skills. It encourages students to keep working on a concept until they have truly mastered it. - Fairness and Equity:
This approach reduces the impact of extraneous factors such as homework completion or learner behaviors on a student's grade. Grading is centered on what students know and can do while reporting on learner behaviors separately. - College and Career Readiness:
Standards-based grading better prepares students for the real world by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and subject mastery, which are important skills for college and career success. - Consistency:
It promotes consistency in grading across the schools/programs, making it easier for parents and students to understand performance standards.
Standards-Based Grading practices will further improve our ability to differentiate and personalize learning for each child. These practices fully align with our goal of becoming a restorative, inclusive and equitable organization. It is our hope that this Parent Guide to Standards-Based Assessment, Grading, and Reporting will provide an understanding of how to navigate your child’s report card and grades.
Sincerely,
Jason Rotundo
Principal, Creekside School - Clarity and Transparency:
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Assessment (Grading) System
Our teachers’ gradebooks will collect evidence of students learning for content domains. Each domain contains various NYS standards’ essential elements. When scoring an assignment or assessment, students will receive a score of 4–1 on each learning target from the essential elements of the NYS standards:
Levels of Proficiency:
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4: Extending the instructional expectations
Student demonstrates a deep conceptual understanding of the learning target(s) and consistently applies/adapts their proficiency to authentic situations.
Student Language: I am proficient, can apply this knowledge/skill to new/unfamiliar situations, and can teach others. -
3: Achieving the instructional expectations
Student demonstrates deep understanding of the learning target(s).
Student Language: I am proficient with very few errors. -
2: Approaching the instructional expectations
Student demonstrates a partial understanding of the learning target(s).
Student Language: I am making progress with guidance. -
1: Beginning the instructional expectations
Student has begun to demonstrate an understanding of the learning target(s).
Student Language: I am just beginning to learn. -
Insufficient Evidence
Student has not provided adequate evidence to assess level of understanding of the learning targets(s).
Student Language: I have not submitted any evidence of this learning. -
Not Assessed
Learning Target(s) not assessed during this marking period.
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Gradebooks can be accessed via the Parent Portal on School Tool. Learn more on the SchoolTool™ Parent Portal User Guide page. You may see “IE” in the gradebooks if a student has not shown enough evidence of their learning. Students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate progress towards the essential elements of the NYS standards.
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Determining Quarterly Performance Levels for Content Domains
At the end of the quarter, teachers determine the Levels of Performance in each domain assessed. Teachers use the most recent evidence, most frequent evidence, or professional judgement when determining Levels of Performance. All domains may not be reported each quarter, but by the end of the school year all domains will be reported.
Levels of Performance
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Excels (4)
Student excels with the learning targets that have been assessed. They demonstrate knowledge of the skills and practices that exceed the instructional expectations.
This would be evidenced by students receiving 4’s and 3’s on all learning targets within the domain, with the majority being 4’s. -
Proficient (3)
Student is proficient with the learning targets that have been assessed. Student demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the instructional skills and practices.
This would be evidenced by students receiving 3’s and/or 4’s on half or more of the learning targets within the domain. -
Developing (2)
Student is developing their understanding of the learning targets that have been assessed. They demonstrate partial knowledge of the instructional skills and practices.
This would be evidenced by students receiving 2’s on more than half of the learning targets within the domain. -
Initial (I)
Student demonstrates an initial understanding of the learning targets that have been assessed. They demonstrate limited knowledge of the skills and practices and may require additional support/prompting.
This would be evidenced by students receiving 1’s on more than half of the learning targets within the domain. -
Insufficient Evidence (IE)
Student has not provided sufficient evidence to assess the learning targets at this time.
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Not Assessed
Learning targets from this domain were not assessed during this marking period.
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Learner Behavior Performance
Teachers will assess student learner behaviors based on New York State Social Emotional Learning Standards.
Safe
Was the student safe with themselves and others?
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- Student kept their hands and feet to themselves
- Student used classroom and school property/materials appropriately
- Student stayed with staff throughout the school day
Respectful
Was the student respectful with themselves and others?
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- Student recognized and accepted the boundaries of others (personal space)
- Student interacted with others appropriately by being kind, caring, taking turns, and seeing the perspectives of others
- Student used active listening skills (paying attention to others when they are speaking)
Responsible
Did the student persist through challenging tasks & use available resources (supports) responsibly?
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- Student listened and followed directions
- Student communicated their needs and wants appropriately
- Student was ready for class:
- prepared(organized)
- proper materials
- ready to work
- Student was engaged and participated in class
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Levels of Learner Behavior Performance
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Consistently
The student has consistently demonstrated this learner behavior.
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Usually
The student has usually demonstrated this learner behavior.
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Sometimes
The student has sometimes demonstrated this learner behavior.
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Rarely
The student has rarely demonstrated this learner behavior.
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Vocational Skills:
Below are Vocational Skills by level. The skills are divided into three levels: Level One (L1), Level Two (L2), and Level Three (L3). The level your student is working at will be indicated in the comment section of your student’s vocational experience on the report card.
Work readiness
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L1 subskills
- accept a variety of tasks
- Willing to work/ Socially/emotionally ready to work
- Good hygiene (basic clean vs dirty-hands, face, clothes)
- Has device (as needed) or necessary personal materials
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L2 subskills
- Good hygiene
- Appearance/dress code
- Willing to work/socially-emotionally ready
- On time
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L3 subskills
- Good hygiene
- Appearance/dress code
- Willing to work/socially-emotionally ready
- On time
Time management/organizational skills
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L1 subskills
- Completes a task within a given time frame
- Attends when scheduled
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L2 subskills
- Attends to a task for 30 minutes
- Attends when scheduled
- Takes short breaks only when needed
- Completes tasks assigned
- Gets materials needed for job
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L3 subskills
- Attends to a task with no break for 45 minutes of work
- Takes appropriate/efficient breaks
- Manages workspace/materials effectively
- Completes a task
- Communicates with supervisor
Communication
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L1 subskills
- Locates a communicative partner
- Greets (verbal/non-verbal)
- Asks for help
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L2 subskills
- Advocates for self
- Communicates with supervisor
- Knows when to ask for help
- Asks for help
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L3 subskills
- Communicates with colleagues
- Communicates with those in community members
- Has appropriate workplace conversation
- Notifies supervisor of absence/tardiness/emergencies
- Advocates for self
- Appropriately engages in classroom discussions
Interpersonal/ Teamwork
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L1 subskills
- Tolerates working around others
- Respects people’s personal space (appropriately)
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L2 subskills
- Works with a peer
- Will help boss when asked
- Will help peer when asked
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L3 subskills
- Works well with, collaborates, and helps supervisor
- Works well with, collaborates, and helps colleagues
- Works well with, collaborates, and helps community members
- Demonstrates leadership skills (proactive, delegates, encourages teammates)
- Flexible/adaptable
- Patience/waiting
Follow Directions
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L1 subskills
- Follows 1-2 step directions
- Follows basic work routine
- Follows an adult’s directions
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L2 subskills
- Follows simple multi-step directions
- Takes direction from a supervisor
- Occasionally takes direction from colleagues
- Follows routine
- Follows workplace rules/positive attitude
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L3 subskills
- Solve uncommon problems
- Accepts constructive criticism
- Applies constructive criticism
- Handles problems professionally
- Assesses quality of work
- Takes initiative (ex: asks for more when done, starts without prompts)
Problem Solving
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L1 subskills
- Knows there is a problem that needs to be solved
- Student expresses that there is a problem
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L2 subskills
- Identifies common problems
- Solves common problems
- Identifies uncommon problems
- Accepts constructive criticism
- Requires minimal support to handle challenges appropriately
- Checks work when completed
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L3 subskills
- Follows multi-step directions
- Follows workplace rules/has positive attitude
- Takes directions from authority
- Takes direction from peers
- Takes directions from community members
Safety
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L1 subskills
- Uses materials safely
- Safe body/hands/feet
- Stays at designated workstation
- Safely transitions to/from classroom
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L2 subskills
- Safe behavior
- Self-control
- Follows safety rules of the worksite
- Follows emergency procedures of the worksite
- Navigates school safely
- Demonstrates transportation safety skills (transitions through hall, sidewalks, etc.)
- Uses materials safely
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L3 subskills
- Follows safety rules of the worksite
- Navigates school safely
- Navigates community safely
- Travels safely (ex: transportation, crosswalks, etc.)
- Handles all materials safely/correctly
- Follows emergency procedures
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Questions?
Contact your student's school program:
- Bird/Morgan: (585) 586-1850
- Creekside: (585) 383-2239
- Eastern Monroe Career Center: (585) 387-3815
- eSTART: (585) 383-6464
- Multi-Occ/FOCUS: (585) 387-3883
- O’Connor Academy: (585) 383-6670
- Project LIFE: (585) 387-3828
- Project SEARCH: (585) 387-3828
- SELF: (585) 387-3828
- TOUR: (585) 387-3828