Grading

===In the report card, Math and ELA (Writing, Reading, and Spelling) grades will be shown on skills checklists based on beginning (B- earned with grades 69% and below), developing (D- earned with grades 70-89%), and secure (S- earned with grades 90-100%) skills. The shaded area on the checklists is where your child should be at this time. If they are above, they are exceeding expectations. If they are below, they are not understanding the work and need more practice which we will at school and you could help them at home too. I have enclosed a copy of the first quarter checklists for your reference.===

===Science, Social Studies, and Handwriting still receive grades of needs improvement (N-earned with grades 69% and below), satisfactory (S-earned with grades 70-79%), good (G-earned with grades 80-89%), and excellent (E- earned with grades 90-100%).===

===The checklists may seem overwhelming at first but they were designed to give you a clearer picture of the skills your child is being assessed on. If you have any questions about any of the work or the grading system, please be sure to contact me at apittenger@whsdk12.com or at 570-798-2516.===