One of the goals of proficiency-based grading is to provide families with clear, meaningful information about their child’s progress. This approach supports deeper family engagement and helps focus student attention on learning, not just task completion.
To support your child’s continued learning at home, encourage them to pay attention to the learning target in each lesson and to listen carefully to feedback from their teacher. If you ever feel unsure about your child’s progress, you can reach out to their teacher. Strong communication between families and teachers is key to student success.
We also invite you to stay connected by attending school events throughout the year. These events are great ways to check in on what students learn at different times during the year as well as what learning and proficiency look like. These events include Open House before school opens, Meet Your Teacher Night in the early fall, and the Districtwide Family Learning Event in November. Conferences, calls, and emails are added ways to stay in touch when you have questions or concerns. There are many opportunities to be in contact and foster partnerships among families, teachers, and community members.
To reinforce learning outside of school, consider asking your child:
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What standard are you working on?
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What do you need to know or be able to do?
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How did you show your learning?
- How can I support you?