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Introduction to the Kindergarten Report Card and Parent/Teacher Conferences

Introduction to the Kindergarten Report Card and Parent/Teacher Conferences. November 27, 2012 Presented By: Erin Burke, Head Teacher Wildwood Jennifer Mahon, Head Teacher Boutwell. Agenda. How Did We Get Here? Report Card Layout Understanding the Report Card Evaluation Key

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Introduction to the Kindergarten Report Card and Parent/Teacher Conferences

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  1. Introduction to theKindergarten Report Card and Parent/Teacher Conferences November 27, 2012 Presented By: Erin Burke, Head Teacher Wildwood Jennifer Mahon, Head Teacher Boutwell

  2. Agenda • How Did We Get Here? • Report Card Layout • Understanding the Report Card Evaluation Key • Parent/Teacher Conferences • Questions/Comments

  3. How we got here… • Replacement of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks with Common Core Standards • Response to parent feedback • Formation of the Report Card Committee • Draft presented to all early childhood teaching staff • Draft reviewed by Principals and Elementary Curriculum Cabinet • Presented to the School Committee on 10/24/12 • Adopted by the School Committee on 10/24/12

  4. Report Card Layout • Layout modeled after Elementary report card • Factors Affecting School Success • Fine Motor Skills and Technology • Language Arts and Math • Specialists • Comments • Grey Boxes

  5. Insert a portion of the report card for a visual

  6. Evaluation Key • What does a 1,2, or 3 mean? • What does an M, P, or L mean? • Will my child have all M’s and 1’s? • What if my child’s report card has P’s, L’s and 2’s and 3’s?

  7. Evaluation Key Samples

  8. Parent/Teacher Conferences Format & Helpful Hints • Teachers will share detailed information about individual students using notes, observations and work samples. • Please arrive on time & be respectful of the 15 minute time limit • Teachers are asked to do the same! • Review report card before arriving at conference • Arrive at conference with specific questions • Remain focused on YOUR child and their progress • not previous school experiences or the kindergartener “next door” • If at all possible, please try to leave your student and /or siblings at home.

  9. Questions?

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