Please do not be alarmed if you notice a low grade. Actually, do be alarmed, but do not panic. This year I'm really making an effort to have student grades reflect their CURRENT understanding of the standards.
For example, we have been focusing on determining the central idea of a nonfiction text. We've had a couple minor assignments to check student's understanding and some students struggled to show competence at this point. BUT, that is not the end of the story!
We'll continue to teach and reteach the concept with the students who are still developing understanding. You'll notice their grade will change as they move to a point of proficiency or even mastery.
My hope is that you are concerned, but you do not panic. Each grade is fluid as it represents your child's understanding.
Peace in the process,
Mr. Hershey
For example, we have been focusing on determining the central idea of a nonfiction text. We've had a couple minor assignments to check student's understanding and some students struggled to show competence at this point. BUT, that is not the end of the story!
We'll continue to teach and reteach the concept with the students who are still developing understanding. You'll notice their grade will change as they move to a point of proficiency or even mastery.
My hope is that you are concerned, but you do not panic. Each grade is fluid as it represents your child's understanding.
Peace in the process,
Mr. Hershey