No “A”on Elementary Report Cards

The elementary report card underwent major renovations. While teachers received a little training last fall, there are still many obstacles. For instance, some teachers were told to submit grades to the wrong quarter, causing them to have to resubmit all of their grades. Even when the grades are where they belong, the report card is confusing and can be misleading. There are not common standards, and parents are not gaining insight into their child at the time of the report card.

Additionally, many lower elementary teachers question why the portal would be opened for parents next year. Unlike middle and high school students who take tests, quizzes, and receive grades on homework, elementary students are developing and graded in different ways, making it less appropriate to record grades on an ongoing basis for parents to peruse.