Standards-Based Report Cards
Standards-Based Report Cards
Transforming Student Progress Communication Through Data-Driven Excellence
What is a Standards-Based Report Card?
A standards-based report card uses data to describe students' progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and expectations. It replaces the longstanding elementary report card which used an antiquated number-based grading scale.
Data-Driven Progress Tracking
Grade-Level Standards Alignment
Clear Learning Expectations
Our Vision
The CPS standards-based report card has been designed to facilitate communication between home and school regarding students' academic progress. Chelsea Public Schools is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates ALL students and families.
This means, all of us -- parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators -- are true partners in educating our students and we work as a community to provide a comprehensive system of supports on a continuum that responds to the individual needs of students.
The lives and minds of all students are precious and it is our job to take students from where they are to where they need to be to achieve at their highest levels. As always, families are encouraged to talk to your child's teachers and principal.
Resources for Parents
Comprehensive guides and materials to help you understand your child's progress
Parent & Teacher Video Explanations
Watch videos explaining the new standards-based report cards
English Video
Parent and teacher explanation in English
Spanish Video
Explicación para padres y maestros en español
Overview Presentation
Comprehensive slides explaining the standards-based approach
Parent Reference Sheet
Quick reference guide for understanding report cards
CPS Implementation Timeline
Our phased approach to implementing standards-based report cards
2018-2019
Planning Phase
Cross-building Planning Committee formed to design the new system
2019-2020
Grade 1 Implementation
First grade begins using standards-based report cards
2020-2021
Grade 2 Implementation
Second grade adopts the new reporting system
2021-2022
Grades 3 & 4 Implementation
Upper elementary grades join the standards-based system
Coming Soon
Middle & High Schools
Secondary schools to follow with implementation
Advantages of New Report Card
Enhanced features that improve communication and understanding
Translated
Available in multiple languages to serve our diverse community
Color Coded
Visual indicators make progress levels easy to understand at a glance
Inclusive Design
Includes explanations for students with disabilities and IEP progress notes
Collaborative Goals
Includes goals for parents and teachers to work together
Based Upon Data
Grounded in actual student performance and learning evidence
Trimester System
Three reporting periods (December, March, June) replace quarters
Special Format for Caminos
Dual language program students receive specially formatted report cards that reflect their bilingual learning journey
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