ES System of Communicating Student Learning
Our system of communicating student learning is designed to communicate student growth of knowledge, skills, attitudes and understandings over time. The system also communicates student achievement in relation to grade level expectations at a given time.
We aim to provide a framework of communication and collaboration that fosters passionate, reflective learning so that all students reach their academic potential as global citizens.
Our system of communicating student learning is comprised of the following:
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Component |
Timeline |
Purpose |
Audience |
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Portfolio |
Throughout the year and shared with parents towards the end of the school year (March-May) |
To observe growth over time |
Students Parents Teachers Administrators Future schools |
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On-going parent/teacher communication
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Throughout the school year
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Positive feedback Sharing growth and concerns |
Parents Teachers Administrators |
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Conferences
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To communicate learning growth. Student-led conferences-students reflect critically on their own learning and communicate it to others. |
Students Parents Teachers |
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Formal Report Cards |
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To communicate student growth of knowledge, skills, attitudes and understandings over time. The report card also communicates student achievement in relation to grade level expectations at a given time. |
Students Parents Teachers Administrators Future schools and teachers |
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External Reports
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September, October, February, June |
Achievement in relation to world |
Parents (Grades 3-5) and teachers |
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