On
February 16, 2017 your child’s First Term Report Card will be sent home at the
end of the day.
As you read your child’s Term 1 Report Card we
hope that you receive a clear indication of your child’s strengths and areas of
need. We also would like you to help your child understand the next
steps suggested for their continued growth and progress as we embark on
Term 2.
The development of learning skills and work habits
needed to succeed in school and in life begins early in a child’s schooling. As
students move through the grades, they develop and then consolidate their
learning skills and work habits in preparation for post-secondary education and
the world of work.
In many subjects and disciplines in Grades 1 to 12,
the development of the learning skills and work habits is further strengthened
through the achievement of the curriculum expectations.
Teachers
will work with students and their parents/guardians to help them develop the
following six learning skills and work habits:
•
Responsibility
•
Organization
•
Independent Work
•
Collaboration
•
Initiative
•
Self-Regulation
Strong
learning skills and positive work habits are often an indicator of future
success in school, at home, and in life in general.
Learning
skills and work habits will look different in individuals as they grow and
mature. Teachers will work together with students to develop the criteria used
to assess learning skills and work habits. With
a growth mindset and perseverance, which is a strong focus here at Johnsview
Village P.S., we believe all students can succeed at their goals for
improvement.
The
purpose of the first term provincial report card is to communicate how well
your child has achieved the overall curriculum expectations for each subject at
the end of a period of learning (e.g., end of term 1).
Determining a Report Card
Grade
Teachers
will consider the quality of all evidence for evaluation that has been
collected over time using a variety of methods. The teacher will consider:
• all
assignments for evaluation and tests/exams that were completed or submitted;
• the
number of assignments for evaluation and tests/exams that were not completed or submitted; and
• evidence
of achievement that is available for each overall expectation for a subject.
Teachers
will use their professional judgement to interpret the evidence and then will
assign a letter grade or percentage mark.
The
Ministry report cards include a tear-off section where your child is to
write their goals for improvement and parents can include their comments as
well.
If
you have any questions, you may indicate your request to discuss your child’s
report with the teacher on this form or call into the school. As always, we thank you for your support to ensure that our
students are putting forth their best effort to achieve success.
