Evening Parent Presentation November 28, 2012 Linda Norton- Stewart - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Evening Parent Presentation November 28, 2012

Members Members

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Linda Norton- Stewart School Principal

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Susan Kenny- Stewart Asst. Principal

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Claudia Trousdell- Fifth Grade Teacher

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Elizabeth Dukeman- Fourth Grade Teacher

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Marissa Pollicino -Third Grade Teacher

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Jennifer Marmorale- Second Grade Teacher

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Judith Conforti- Computer Teacher

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• Mrs. Madigan – Parent Representative

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• Mrs. Mehling – Parent Representative

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Eileen Vota- Stratford Principal

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Janet Gonzalez- Stratford Asst. Principal

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Kim Liguori – Asst. Director of Pupil Personnel

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Leigh Dowden- Fifth Grade Teacher

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Lorraine Mayo- Fourth Grade Teacher

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Jenny Campbell- Third Grade Teacher

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Amanda Leggett- Second Grade Teacher

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Michelle Cotter – Special Education Teacher

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• Mr. O'Neill – Parent Representative

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• Mrs. Padala – Parent Representative

 Provide continuity with the primary school

report card

 Align with the Common Core Learning

Standards

 Strengthen the formalized home/school

communication

 Reviewed the Primary Report Card  Collected samples of report cards from

various districts

 Formed a committee consisting of

administrators, parents, teachers from Stewart and Stratford Schools

 Discussed charge of the committee  Analyzed samples  Identified positive attributes of samples

 Examined Common Core Learning Standards  Created framework  Examined School Tool capabilities and

possible formats

 Identified performance levels  Thoroughly examined one content area at a

time per grade level

 Refined language in content areas

 Provided an opportunity for faculty to review

initial draft

 Articulated feedback to the committee

Previous Report Card New Report Card

4

Accomplished

3

Proficient

2

Developing

1

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Previous Report Card New Report Card

Art, Library, Music, Physical Education Effort Performance Art, Library, Music, Physical Education

Effort Performance Behavior FLES Effort Performance Behavior

Previous Report Card

Reading

• Effort
• Comprehension
• Word Identification Skills

Grades 2 & 3 Grades 4 &5

• Demo

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Writing

• Effort
• Content
• Mechanics

Listening Speaking Research

Writing

• Demonstrates effort
• Correctly spells high frequency words
• Knows and applies correct usage of

capitalization, punctuation and grammar

• Uses strategies to plan, draft, revise and edit
• Organizes paragraphs appropriately by

incorporating key elements such as lead sentences, supporting details and a conclusion

• Supports and enriches writing with quality

details

• Produces clear and coherent writing in specific

genres

• Conducts research using various resources

Listening/Speaking

• Contributes appropriately to class discussions
• Asks and answers questions about information

presented orally

• Responds using grade appropriate vocabulary

and grammar

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• Effort
• Reasoning/Problem Solving
• Concepts
• Computation
• Demonstrates effort
• Knows basic number facts
• Computes with accuracy and fluency
• Demonstrates an understanding of

concepts:  Operation and Algebraic Thinking  Number and in Base Ten  Number and Operations in Fractions  Measurement and Data  Geometry

• Applies appropriate strategies to

solve problems

• Applies mathematical reasoning both
• rally and in writing using

appropriate vocabulary

• Understands relationships and

makes connections to real life situations

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SO SOCIAL ST STUD UDIES

• Effort
• Content

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SCIENC NCE

• Effort
• Content

SO SOCIAL ST STUD UDIES

• Demonstrates effort
• Uses and applies content vocabulary
• Understands and makes connections
• Analyzes and interprets documents and texts

SCIENC ENCE

• Demonstrates effort
• Uses and applies content vocabulary
• Understands concepts and makes connections
• Applies skill: gathers, classifies, measures

and records data

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Personal Growth

• Accepts responsibility
• Shows respect to others
• Cooperates with others
• Receives suggestions willingly
• Demonstrates self control

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Work Habits

• Works well independently
• Manages time efficiently
• Pays attention
• Follows directions
• Participates in discussions
• Works neatly and carefully
• Completes home assignments
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Behaviors that Promote Learning
• Follows school and class rules
• Listens to and follows directions
• Transitions between learning tasks
• Works independently
• Works cooperatively in a group
• Completes assigned tasks in a reasonable time
• Produces work that is neat and legible,

including homework

• Exhibits organizational skills
• Completes homework assignments
• Contributes appropriately in a range of

collaborative discussions

• Accepts personal responsibility
• Behaves respectfully and responsibly
• Exercises self control
• Interacts appropriately with peers and adults

 There will be three report card distributions;

December, March and June

 Trimesters are not cumulative  The first report card will be sent home on

December 17, 2012