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It Shows What Students Know

Standards Based Practices (SBP) breaks down each subject into specific learning targets and identifies if a student has mastered the standard or if work is still needed.

No More Letter Grades

A cartoon child holds a tablet and notebook, with speech bubbles about learning.

  • 4
    Meets Standard With Enriched Understanding
  • 3
    Meets Standard
  • 2
    Approaching Standard
  • 1
    Below Standard (Not Yet)
  • Student SBP
    STUDENTS gain a deeper understanding of their strengths and areas for growth.
  • Parent SBP
    PARENTS learn where their child thrives and where they may need extra support.
  • Current Teachers SBP
    CURRENT TEACHERS adjust instruction based on each student's individual learning needs.
  • Future Teachers SBP
    FUTURE TEACHERS start the year knowing each student's academic level and needs.

Frequently Askes Questions

  • A: HOMEWORK DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD A STUDENT’S ACADEMIC GRADE

     

    • Standards Based Practices separates homework from the overall assessment of a subject or standard and will be placed in it’s own category on the report card. 

     

    • Homework will be give to students as a form of practice. Just like in sports, teams practice before they play games so that they can be better prepared for success.

     

    • Homework will be given based on what each student needs to improve on so that they can master the standards and skills.

     

    • Homework will not be worth any points or given a grade to reduce pressure or fear of not understanding.

     

    • Homework may not be the same as someone else because it will target each child’s need for improvement. All children learn differently!

     

    HOMEWORK SECTION ON THE REPORT CARD: BEHAVIORS THAT SUPPORT LEARNING

    A table lists student behaviors, including 'Completes homework' with a score of 4.

     

    RUBRIC

    Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

    Respectful To Others

    • Respects personal space of others
    • Respects belongings property of self, others, & the school
    • Demonstrates age appropriate manners

    Completes Class Work

    • Focuses on teacher’s directions & personal assignments
    • Completes tasks in a timely manner
    • Completes class work to the best of their ability

    Follows All Rules

    • Follows classroom procedures & routines
    • Meets the expectations of each activity
    • Follows school-wide expectations throughout the building

    Communicates Appropriately

    • Listens when someone else is speaking & waits their turn to contribute to the conversation
    • Uses an appropriate tone language when addressing peers & staff
    • Does not verbally or physically interrupt instruction

    Completes Homework

    • Returns homework
    • Completes homework to the best of their ability
    • Returns signed papers

    Uses Materials Properly

    • Returns charged Chromebook daily
    • Uses Chromebook to do assigned activities
    • Uses classroom supplies for the intended purpose

    Works Collaboratively

    • Contributes to group activities, including performing assigned role
    • Contributes to group work equitably (not too much or too little)
    • Listens & responds respectfully to their peers’ ideas

    Actively Participates

    • Follows teacher’s instructions
    • Contributes high quality, relevant comments to discussions
    • Physically attends to tasks (eyes on speaker & sitting appropriately in assigned areas

    Exhibits Self-Control

    • Demonstrates restrait (thinks before acting)
    • Uses coping skills (is aware of personal feelings finds a solution to calm down & solve the problem)
    • Does not resort to verbal or physical agression.

     

  • MEETING STANDARDS IN A COURSE IS A BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT!

     

    • Students meeting standards with a 3 on all quarterly standards in all of their classes (ELA, Math, SS, Science, Specials, PE) will be on the Academic High Honor Roll.

     

    • Students meeting standards with a 3 on all quarterly standards in 4 of their classes (ELA, Math, SS, Science, Specials, PE) and no 1’s on any standard, will be on the Academic Honor Roll.

     

    • There is a clear correlation between Behaviors That Support Learning (BTSL) and academic achievement. Success in these areas set students up for future success in learning and work. Students earning 3’s in all Behaviors That Support Learning in all classes will be on the PBS Honor Roll. 

  • Schools across the United States are using Standards Based Practices! Some neighboring districts include:

    • J. Sterling Morton High School District 201
    • Berwyn South School District 100
    • Oak Park School District 97
    • Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95
    • Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District 181
    • Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41
    • Downers Grove Grade School District 58

In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was passed to protect disadvantaged and high-need students ensuring that vital information is provided through statewide assessments that measure students' progress toward high standards, help support and grow local innovations, increases access to high quality pre-school, and effects positive change in our lowest-performing schools.