WCPSS uses standards-based grading for report cards that are provided at the end of each quarter (nine weeks) of instruction. The purpose of the report card is to inform students and parents about a student’s performance on the grade level standards in all content areas.
Student performance descriptions
Student performance is shown with levels of 1 to 4 to indicate whether the student has met the expectations set by the state in the Standard Course of Study and to indicate whether the student has the necessary skills and concepts to be successful in the next quarter or next grade. Teachers use a variety of assessments which include observations and evidence collected throughout the grading period to determine the student’s level of proficiency. The descriptors for each level have been aligned to the expectations of the new Standard Course of Study (Common Core State Standards and Essential Skills) for all content areas.
Level 4 - Exemplary Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.
Level 3 - Proficient Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the standard, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.
Level 2 - Approaching Proficiency Student is approaching an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period. Level 1 - Non-Proficiency Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.