1. Standards-Based Report Card
Huntsville City Schools
1st and 2nd Grade

2. Purpose for the Change
In order to have a standards-based system, student learning must be measured against the Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards, which provide clear learning targets for students.
In order to develop and to assess the “big outcomes” of education, such as problem solving, reasoning, communication, and critical thinking, teachers must make a concerted effort to improve instruction and to help students develop these skills.
Educational outcomes must change in order to ensure that educational needs are met for each student.
Accurate and concise information must be communicated to parents and students to make sure that learning targets are met.

3. Process Selected 1st and 2nd Grade Teachers:
Collectively met to break down the Alabama College and Career Readiness Skills
Researched various states who currently use standards-based report cards
Compared formats of various report cards to determine what would best meet the needs of Huntsville City Schools
Developed a standard-based report card based on standards and how students should be assessed
Selected teachers from both grade levels reconvened to compare and to discuss report card formats to ensure they would be unified among the grades. The final decision was made on the format of the report card.

4. Product: Rubric 4
Exceeding
Grade Level
Standards
A “4” indicates that the student has advanced understanding and exceeds grade level expectations. A student receiving a “4” demonstrates academically superior skills in a specific area. This student shows initiative, challenges him/herself, and demonstrates advanced knowledge at school. A “4” is difficult to obtain and indicates unusually high achievement. 3
Meeting
A “3” indicates that the student has proficient understanding and meets grade level expectations. We want all of our students to reach a level “3.” A student receiving a “3” is right on track with our high academic expectations. A “3” is something to be celebrated! 2
Progressing towards
A “2” indicates the student has basic understanding and is partially proficient at meeting grade level expectations. A student receiving a “2” understands the basic concept or skill, but has not yet reached the proficient level. A “2” should indicate that the student’s performance varies in consistency with regards to accuracy, quality and level of support. 1
Not Meeting
A “1” indicates the student has minimal understanding and does not meet grade level expectations. Performance is inconsistent even with guidance and support. /
Not Evaluated
These standards have not been addressed at this time.
However, standards will be introduced before the end of the school year.
Retention Parameters
Majority 1s in language arts and/or math standards designates possible retention.
Traditional letter grades have been replaced with a numeric 4, 3, 2, 1 scoring scale.

5. Report Card: 1st Grade

6. Report Card: 1st Grade _____promoted _____retained
Term
Science Standards 1 2 3 4
Educational Behaviors
Demonstrates understanding of concepts, content and vocabulary
Follows school rules
Listens to and follows directions
Engages in inquiry using scientific process
Asks questions and seeks help when needed
Uses various scientific instruments and measurement tools correctly
Stays on task
Completes work thoughtfully
Social Studies Standards
Takes care of school and personal property
Demonstrates behavior that promotes learning
Interprets maps, charts and graphs
Completes work in a timely manner
Physical Education Standards
Contributes appropriately as a group member
Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns
Respects Authority
Comments:
Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principals and strategies
Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior in activity settings
Art Standards
Participates in and applies art skills effectively
Behaves appropriately in art class
Music Standards
Participates in and applies music skills effectively
Parent Signature:__________________________
Behaves appropriately in music class
Technology Standards
Identifies and practices responsible use of technology systems and applications
_________ promoted
Identifies applications and operations of various technology systems
_________ retained
Identifies and uses digital tools to access and retrieve information and for problem solving
NEXT ASSIGNMENT _________ grade
Designs original works using digital tools
_____promoted
_____retained
NEXT ASSIGNMENT_______ grade

7. Report Card: 2nd Grade Huntsville City Schools Reporting Key
Standards Based Report Card
2nd Grade
Reporting Key
Mathematical Standards
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
4- Exceeding Standards
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
3- Meeting Standards
Represents and solves problems involving addition and subtraction
2- Approaching Standards
Fluently adds and subtracts to 20 using mental strategies
Performance Tests
1- Not Meeting Standards
Works with equal groups to gain foundations for multiplication
Fall
Win.
Spr.
/ - Not Evaluated at this Time
Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
STAR Reading Percentile Rank
Compares meaning of numbers using <, >, and =
STAR Reading Grade Equivalent
Language Arts Standards
Understands place value
STAR Math Percentile Rank
Reading Literature and Informational Text
Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract
STAR Math Grade Equivalent
Applies second grade phonics and word analysis skills
Measurement and Data
DIBELS Words Per Minute
Reads common high frequency words
Measures and estimates lengths in standard units
Reads orally with fluency and accuracy to support comprehension
Tells and writes time in analog and digital form
Attendance
Asks and answers questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text
Represents and interprets data (ex: pictograph, bar graph, etc)
Demonstrates an understanding of story structures
Recognizes dollar and coin amounts
Tardies
Knows and uses various text features to locate key information in text
Solves word problems involving money
Absences
Reads second grade texts with purpose and understanding
Geometry
Language and Writing
Recognizes and draws shapes having specific attributes
Demonstrates conventions of capitalization, punctuation and spelling
Partitions rectangles and circles into equal parts
Demonstrates ability to write for a variety of purposes
Problem Solving
Demonstrates command of grammar and usage when writing and speaking
Shows consistency and accuracy in addition and subtraction
Speaking and Listening
Communicates mathematical thinking in speaking and writing
Tells a story or recounts an experience with facts and descriptive details
Asks and answers questions to seek help, get information or deepen understanding

8. Social Studies Standards
Report Card: 2nd Grade
Science Standards
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Work and Social Habits
Fine Arts
Physical
Follows school and classroom rules
Identifies solids, liquids and gases.
Demonstrates behavior that promotes learning
Art
Identifies vibrations of sound and paths of light travel.
Listens and follows directions
Music
Identifies the effects of forces – buoyancy, gravity, and magnetism.
Works independently
Earth and Space
Works cooperatively with others
Physical Education
Identifies geological features and the effects of erosion.
Completes work on time
Identifies water cycle and specific weather impacts.
Organizes work space and materials
Identifies the solar system.
Respects authority
Life
Writes neatly and legibly
Identifies and characterizes plants and animals.
Nature of Science
Technology
Uses concepts, vocabulary and processes.
Identifies and practices responsible use of technology systems and applications
Indentifies applications and operations of various technology systems
Social Studies Standards
Identifies and uses digital tools to access and retrieve information and for problem solving
History
Designs original works using digital tools
Compares and contrasts the past and the present
Discusses historical events and cultural celebrations
Teacher Comments:
Economics
Understands the production and distribution processes
Geography
Indentifies geographic components
Relates geography to civilization
Civics
Parent Signature : ___________________________________________________
Differentiates between rights and responsibilities
Understands governmental leadership
Teacher Signature: ____________________________________________________

9. Timeline January 2013: selected teachers met
February 2013: teacher groups researched various standards-based report cards and developed a report card
March 2013: teacher groups reconvened to decide on a uniform format
April 2013: drafts of report cards were submitted to Dr. Wardynski and Dr. Vasile for approval
May 2013: groups met with Dr. Cooper, Dr. Vasile, and Mrs. Scott to discuss logistics of implementation
June 2013: drafts presented to HCS Board of Education for approval
August 2013: implementation of standard-based report card for HCS 1st and 2nd grades