1	Elementary Standards-Based Report Card Salisbury Township School District Barbara Samide, HST Principal Bobbie W. Pfingstler, WSE Principal
2	Mission Statement
3	Committee Members Jean Federici – Instructional Support Deb Roeding – Instructional Support Cathy Rae – Title I Reading Specialist Barb Jaindl – Library Media Specialist K – Jean Schey 1 – Lynn Nester 2 – Michaeleen Reinhard 3 – Kay Marushak 4 – Abby O’Dor 5 – Linda Helfrich LS – Diane Kasaczun Principals – Bobbie Pfingstler and Barbara Samide Assistant Superintendent – Louise Beauchemin, PhD
4	Development of Elementary Reporting System: Process Parent Survey In-service and Staff Informational Sharing Researched Articles, Books, Videos Monthly Meetings PA Language Arts and Mathematics Standards Report Card Samples
5	Parent Survey Questions Dear Parents/Guardians, Salisbury Township School District is currently researching, reviewing, and revising our elementary report card. We want to provide every parent with the opportunity to complete this survey and give us your valuable input. Please complete this form and return it in your child’s report card envelope. Sincerely, The Elementary Report Card Committee
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10	Parent Open-Ended Comments The Approach to Learning area is important to me because it shows me how my child engages in the learning process as well as her attitude toward school. I think the report cards are very generic. They do not allow for any feedback or comments from the teacher. It would be nice to know how our child’s strengths and weaknesses, especially when you are given one 15 minute conference each year. After the grades, I value the approach to learning comments. Performance indicators provide additional insight into each academic areas. Gives a comprehensive picture of the child.
11	Parent Open-Ended Comments Would like side comments that show the strengths and weaknesses, not just the grade. I do not value the report card as it is right now. Too vague. Seems to be based more on the teacher’s personal opinion, but does not supply any insight or “back-up” to support that opinion. It would be nice to see comments written by the teacher. I would like to see what level my child/children are at: below, on, or above
12	Parent Open-Ended Comments I would like to see grades for special subjects each quarter, too. As much as possible, written comments, without being a burden upon the teacher. I know it’s extra work for teachers, but I think a personal note about a child regarding his attitude, performance, social skills or whatever is a nice touch and gives the parent additional information other than a letter or a number. We consider Salisbury School District to be a hidden gem in the Lehigh Valley. The small sized district provides wonderful educational opportunities and helps develop social skills.
13	Parent Open-Ended Comments I don’t like P, S, N or checkmarks. More info on what the student is doing. I would like to see the grades correlated to the standards. I like the special sheets that come from ESL, Speech, Learning Support, Gifted Support, and Instructional Support.
14	"September 4 – November 30" September 4 – November 30 Report Cards sent home December 5 Conferences Week of December 10 (Early Dismissals Tuesday through Friday)
15	Second Trimester December 3 – March 10 Report Cards sent home March 12 Conferences – March 14, 17, 18, 19
16	Third Trimester March 11 – June 9 Report Cards sent home last day of school (presently June 9)
17	The Purpose of the Report Card Share information about your child’s progress as a learner Indicate your child’s growth as a citizen of our school community Promote open communication to strengthen the home-school partnership.
18	What are Standards? Clear standards take the guess work out of learning. With standards, we know what is expected in each subject and for each grade level. Students achieve more when it is clear what they are expected to learn. Tell us what students should know and be able to do
19	Benefits to Student Learning The standards are the same for all students Individual schools and teachers help students meet the standards in different ways Clear learning goals and high levels of achievement for all kids By creating standards, we’re taking the right steps to make sure your child succeeds.
20	What is a Standards Based Report Card?
21	Assessments Student performance will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods. Data collected on nonacademic factors (participation, attitude, …) will be reported separately under Characteristics of a Successful Learner.
22	Questions Parents Should Ask of Teachers Not “What grade did he or she get?” Parents are encouraged to ask “What has he or she learned about____?” or “How well can he or she reason, write, communicate, work with others, or problem solve?”