1. WELCOME ACS Beirut Elementary School Progress Reports

2. Why are we changing the format this year? The expectations have changed, the bar has been raised Higher levels of learning expected in reading, writing, math and science. Teachers have been assessing students to determine their current levels of performance relative to these new expectations. Want clear communication with parents

3. What are we doing to help students achieve at higher levels? Teachers understand these more rigorous expectations Reviewing our instructional programs and resources Writing Units of Study Variety of genres in reading Evaluating math resources Reviewing and evaluating science resources

4. What will conferences look like? Current levels of performance Samples of student work Child’s strengths Child’s next steps Suggestions for ways to support at home Partnership between home and school

5. Thank you!