Parent Portal at Pinebrook

Parent Portal at AldieA look at the conversation about gradesAgendaPurposeParent Portal ViewExplanation and how to useQuestions

Background InformationLCPS is committed to quality and consistent assessment and grading practices

Demonstrated through CLARITY

Teachers design assessments to align with pace of the class

LCPS is committed to quality assessment and grading practices whereby all teachers can design assessments that align with standards and provide feedback to improve student learning.

Loudoun County Public Schools is continuing to implement its web-based, integrated instructional management system called CLARITY.

LCPS has developed consistent grading and assessment practices that is reflected in the CLARITYs Parent Portal and your childs report card.

3Parent Portal at AldieAt Aldie, the Portal is an instrument to be used to communicate your childs progress on a frequent basis.

Remains the SameConferencesInterimsReport CardsEmail communicationPhone callsNotesWhat is differentParents have a live view of their childs progress and accountability inAcademic Subject areaSpecialist areas where grades are givenHomework statusWork/Study skills

Regular comments are includedParent Portal View

A deeper look into gradesConsiderAssessment type and formWeight

MathNaming convention is most important

Naming convention Our naming convention: Type Assessment Weight ConceptS Quiz (1x) Time and CalendarF Exit Ticket (0x) Bar Graph

HomeworkHomework 9/17-9/21

Now, what in Tarnationdoes that mean? The first partType Assessment Weight ConceptS Quiz (1x) Time and Calendar

S = Summative AssessmentsF = Formative Assessments

AssessmentsDiagnostic Assessment: Occurring PRIOR to learning that is used to identify a students strengths and weaknesses.

Formative Assessment: Occurring DURING the learning that is used to adapt instruction Students use to determine their current progress.

Summative Assessment: Occurring AFTER the learning that documents how much learning has occurred at a point in time.

Summative AssessmentsYoull see grades for all assessments entered (F, S, Homework)

Only Summative Assessments count towards the report card letter grade.

Any assessment that is weighted twice (2x) is subject to retake if student does not score a 2+ or higher (the standard).14The Second PartType Assessment and Weight ConceptS Quiz (1x) Time and Calendar

Quiz (1x)Test may be weighted (2x)Exit Ticket (0x)FormType Assessment and Weight ConceptS Quiz (1x) Time and Calendar

TestChapterUnitQuarterMore on longer side

Quiz1 or 2 conceptsMore on shorter side

Projects

Exit TicketCheck for understanding

WeightType Assessment and Weight ConceptS Quiz (1x) Time and Calendar

Formative weighted 0.Exit ticket or other quick checks for understandingFormative assessment do not contribute to the childs gradeThey are seen in the reporting categories

Summative Only summative assessments will be weighted. End of unit tests and cumulative projects may be weighted2xQuizzes and detailed class assignments are weighted 1x. A small/minor summative assessment may be weighted 0.5x.

Letter GradesAn average of all weighted assessmentsThe heavier the weight the more the grade counts in the average

17Grades4 Exceeds the standard3 Meets the standard2 Progressing toward the standard1 Below the standard

X Missing assignment due to absence or exemptionZ Missing assignmentThird PartType Assessment and Weight ConceptS Quiz (1x) Time and Calendar

Concepts taught are based uponVirginia Standards of Learning (SOLs)LCPS Pacing Guide of the VA SOLsComments tooTeachers can write short comments about how your child performed on the assignment

In shortGrades on report cards come from the average of Summative Assessments

Formative assessments tell parents how well concept is understood so far

Routine is the same for each subject area

KindergartenYear end goalsKindergarten is developmental progressRubric for progressPosted on Kindergarten websiteDoes not equate to a quarterly routineComment section is important

KindergartenExample of conceptCounts by 1s, 5s, 10s is topic statementMeets isCounting to 100 by 1s, Counting to 100 by 5s Counting to 100 by 10sCounts backwards from 10Count one more and one lessCount on by one number from a given number

Have a question about a grade?First step, talk with your child about the assignment seen in the Parent Portal.Ask if they studied the information.Ask if they completed a retake.Second step, wait for the assignment to come home in backpack/folders.Third step, communicate concerns with the teacher.Check for UnderstandingMake sense so far?

(F Check for understanding(0x) Portal Presentation)How often is the Portal updated?Grades are updated each WednesdayTeachers will inform parents if no new grades are postedIts best to see the graded assessment before inquiring furtherThursday folders come home the next day

Homework updates are posted each FridayReflects the past week of completionEmail Notifications

Additional Key PointsCourse NarrativesCourse NarrativesProvides a brief statement with hyperlink about where to locate relevant nine week plans, as well as grading and assessment procedures. E.g., Please click here to view the 5th Grade website and our 9 week plans. Please click here to view team grading policies.

Parent Portal - AccessComplete the Access Request Form return to the school office;Parent Information Verification (PIV)Sent home on Tuesday, October 2, 2013 with students;Will include CLARITY portal login addressAccess is limited to primary contact within Student Information SystemPortal closes in June

Security and SupportSecurityRequires student ID and provided passwordChange passwordDO NOT SHAREHelpIf access code is lost or forgotten, call our Portal ContactsWanda Payne wanda.payne@lcps.orgJoyce Shanholtzer- joyce.shanholtzer@lcps.orgYou will need:Student numberChilds first and last nameStreet address