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Grading

District 401 utilizes standards-based grading (also known as standards-based reporting) for K-8, This approach allows teachers to better provide feedback to students and families on a student’s learning progress.

Standards Based Grading Overview

Standards-based grading communicates how students perform on a set of clearly defined learning targets called "standards."  A standards-based report card communicates much more than an "A," "B" or "C" about a student. Instead of traditional letter grades, standards-based grading uses levels on a proficiency scale of 1 to 4. These levels indicate the student’s present level towards mastery. 

What the Numbers Mean

It's important to keep in mind that the numbers in a standards-based report card do not correlate with letter grades.
In a proficiency scale, the numbers 1-4 indicate the following levels of performance:

  • 1 means "Below Grade-Level Standards"
  • 2 means "Developing Grade-Level Standards"
  • 3 means "Meets Grade-Level Standards"
  • 4 means "Exceeds Grade-Level Standards"

Work Habits and Behavior

Standards-based report cards separate academic performance from work performance and behavior in order to provide parents a more accurate view of a student's progress.

Checking Progress with PowerSchool

Student progress may be viewed throughout the entire school year by logging into your PowerSchool account.
If you do not have your login information, please feel free to contact the Registrar's Office at 708-452-7272.