Thursday, 15 December 2016

Report Cards

Report cards or Progress Reports were handed out for first term to students today and follow the BC Ministry of Education and VSB requirements described:       
                                                                                       Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 3) Reports 
A structured written report shall clearly describe, in relation to the expected learning outcomes as set out in curriculum:  (a) what the student is able to do, (b) the areas in which the student requires further attention or development, and (c) ways of supporting the student in his/her learning. 
*Comments shall be provided about student progress with reference to the expected development for students in a similar age range. 
*Written comments shall describe student behaviour, including information on attitudes, work habits, and effort. 
*Evaluation categories include the following based on learned expectations for the child's age level.

Intermediate (Grades 4 to 7) Reports 
A structured written report shall clearly describe, in relation to the expected learning outcomes as set out in curriculum:  (a) what the student is able to do, (b) the areas in which the student requires further attention or development, and (c) ways of supporting the student in his/her learning. 
*Comments shall describe student behaviour, including information on attitudes, work habits, and effort. 
*Ministry-approved letter grades shall be used to indicate the student’s level of performance as it relates to the expected learning outcomes for each subject or course and grade.