Microsoft Word 2018 sdb handbook (3)

the principal in writing prior to the end of the school year. It is emphasized that the sharing of these concerns is not considered 
the same as designating your child’s teacher. 
Regardless of whom a child is assigned to work with, there is much to be gained from the experience. A parent can play no role more 
important than reassuring the child that this is the case and by being cooperative with and supportive of those teachers’ efforts. 
ACHIEVEMENT TESTS: 
Students in grades kindergarten through the sixth grade take part in the annual testing program. The result of these tests assists the 
school in determining the needs of the students and evaluating curricula. 
Students in K-2 will take the Dibels and NWEA test. Students in grades 3- 6 are given the ILEARN test. Students in grade 3 will take 
the IREAD test. Students in grades K-6 will take the NWEA.
TITLE 1: 
The Title 1 program is a schoolwide federally funded program enabling schools to provide additional instructional assistance in the 
area of mathematics and reading to students in need.
GRADES: 
K-1 students receive a grade of +, v, or – in all subject or skill areas.
2nd grade students receive letter grades in Mathematics, Spelling, and Reading. 
3rd grade students receive letter grades in: Mathematics, Phonics, Spelling and English: Also, students in grade 3 will receive the +, 
v, and - markings in the areas of science, health and social studies. 
Students in grade 4-6 receive grades in: Reading, Mathematics, English, Spelling, Science/Health: Social Studies. The letter grades 
are: A - Outstanding Achievement, B - Above Average Achievement, C - Average Achievement, D - Below Average Achievement, F - 
Failure to produce Acceptable Work. 
In addition, a series of + (above average), v (average), and - (below average) is given in the areas of art, music, physical education, 
library, work & study habits, writing, citizenship, etc.