REPORT CARDS/CONFERENCES
Report cards are sent home three times a year. Parent-teacher conferences are held on a school-wide basis twice a year with the classroom teachers (usually December and March/April). These conferences are by appointment. Notices are sent home well in advance of the conferences. Good communication between parents and teachers by means of conferences and reports is essential in understanding the children's needs and their progress in school.
The marks that appear on your child's report card vary depending on the grade level of the child.
E – Exceeds grade level expectations N – Experiences difficulty meeting grade level expectations
S – Successfully meets grade level expectations U – Does not meet grade level expectations
SS – Meets academic expectations with support NA - Not Applicable at this time
I - Improvement noted since last report
The following are among the criteria used to select the appropriate mark:
* The progress your child has made from the beginning of the fall term to the first report and from each report thereafter.
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The potential ability your child has for academic development.
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The achievement your child has shown in relation to his/her grade level.
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The work habits and attitude your child has demonstrated.
Comment sheets will often be inserted with the report card indicating specific areas of the curriculum studied during the marking period. The teacher may also feel it is necessary to give you further explanation of your child's progress.
