Kindergarten Report Card Information

Kindergarten Standards-Based Report Card

Standards are what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade.

A Standards-Based Report Card:

It helps students and parents better understand grade-level expectations. On traditional report cards, students
receive one “letter grade” for each subject area.
Each subject area is divided into a list of skills and knowledge students are responsible for learning.
This means students receive a separate numerical mark (3, 2, 1).
It is important to note that not every standard is included on the report card. The skills on the Wilson County Schools Kindergarten report card are a “snapshot” of the standards for your child at this grade level.

Performance Levels

Level 3- The student has met expectations. The student
demonstrates mastery of end-of-year grade-level standards. This is where students should be at the end of the year.
Level 2- The student is approaching expectations. The student has demonstrated partial mastery of the end-of-year grade-level standards.
Level 1- The student is below expectations. The student is beginning to progress towards the end-of-year grade-level standards.
N/A- This standard has not yet been assessed.

Classification of Terms

Attributes- Features or characteristics of something (i.e., color, shape, texture, size, etc.).
Compare numbers- Telling whether a number is greater than, less than, or equal to another number
Compose/ decompose- Compose means combining two parts to create a whole (6+4=10). Decompose means breaking a whole into two parts (13=10+3).
CVC words- A word composed of a consonant followed by a vowel, followed by another consonant (cat, bed, rip).
Decodes CVC- Saying each sound in a CVC word and blending to read the whole word.
High-frequency words- Words that are frequently encountered and need to be read automatically, not by sounding out (there, the, was, etc.)
Informative/ explanatory writing- Writing to give information or explain a concept
Medial sounds- A sound that is in the middle of a word and is usually a vowel
Narrative writing- Writing that tells about a single event
Opinion writing- Writing that tells one's opinion on a topic
Phonemic awareness- Hearing, identifying, and manipulating units of sound in spoken words
Phonics- Making connections between sounds in words to the corresponding letters
Retelling- Telling the beginning, middle, and end of a story in your own words
Syllables- A word part consisting of a vowel sound and other consonant sounds (basket= bas-ket)

Classification of Conduct

Exercises self-control
- Manages emotions, impulses, and movements
- Keeps hands, feet, and objects to self
Accepts responsibility for behavior
- Takes ownership of choices
- Accepts consequences of one’s behavior and/or actions
Completes assignments in a timely manner
- Demonstrates effort and does best work
- Uses time effectively
Listens attentively
- Gives full attention when others are speaking
- Pays attention during learning time
Speaks at appropriate times
- Actively participates in group discussions
- Refrains from blurting out
Tries to solve problems before seeking help
- Attempts to find solutions independently
- Tries to resolve conflict respectfully
Respects others, school property, and supplies
- Uses class tools appropriately and responsibly
- Treats people and property with respect

Frequently Asked Questions

How will conduct be communicated?
- Conduct grades will be given quarterly on the report card. Your teacher will also communicate frequently if there are any concerns with your child’s behavior.
Why do some areas have an asterisk (*) on the report card?
- An area will have an asterisk if the skill has not been assessed in that quarterly grading period.
Why did my child drop from a 2 to a 1?
- If your child had a 2 but now has a 1, your child did not master the new learning related to the standard.
How do I know my child has met grade-level expectations?
- You will know your child is on target if they are making progress (receives a 2 or a 3) toward the grade-level expectations each quarter. Keep in mind, in order for your child to receive a three, they MUST demonstrate mastery of the entire end-of-year standard being assessed.
How should I communicate any concerns?
- If you are having concerns, please reach out to your child’s teacher via their preferred method of communication. He/she can also provide resources that you can use to work on areas of need at home.
What is the difference between report cards and progress reports?
- The report card displays all standards covered for the school year. The progress report displays only the standards assessed during that quarter. If an area is shaded, the skill has not been taught in that quarter.
What high-frequency words are being taught in kindergarten and how are these assessed?
- Quarterly high-frequency words are assessed based on your child’s ability to automatically read and write the words taught that quarter. The high-frequency words are taken from the ELA curriculum.
- The high-frequency words are:
  - Quarter 1- I, the, in
  - Quarter 2- he, on, and, up, a, you, see
  - Quarter 3- to, do, at, has, is, it, was, his, for, or, be, by, are, with, will
  - Quarter 4- of, have, from, there, they, where, one, we, all, but, not, no, what, when, then, you, said, would, she, her, like

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