| Grades 1-5 Subjects and Competencies | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
| English Language Arts Overall: 40% Reading 40% Writing & 20% Listening and Speaking | |||||
| Reading | |||||
| Reads with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) |
| Uses letter-sound relationships to figure out new-words. | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | NA | NA | N/A |
| Reads and comprehends grade level texts independently across a variety of genres (fiction and nonfiction) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) | F & P Benchmark and formative assessment (guided reading conference notes) |
| Demonstrates comprehension by referring to text details | I-Ready & Assessments/guided reading notes | I-Ready & Assessments/guided reading notes | I-Ready & Assessments/guided reading notes | I-Ready & Assessments/guided reading notes | I-Ready & Assessments/guided reading notes |
| Writing | |||||
| Writes independently for difficult tasks, purposes, and audiences (opinion, information/explanatory, narrative) | Performance Based Assessment (Rubric)and Published Writing Pieces | Performance Based Assessment (Rubric)and Published Writing Pieces | Performance Based Assessment (Rubric)and Published Writing Pieces | Performance Based Assessment (Rubric)and Published Writing Pieces | Performance Based Assessment (Rubric)and Published Writing Pieces |
| Uses details and facts from text in writing to further meaning | 100% Published Writing Pieces | 100% Published Writing Pieces | 100% Published Writing Pieces | 100% Published Writing Pieces | 100% Published Writing Pieces |
| Revises writing to clarify and add details as needed | 100% Published Writing Pieces | 100% Published Writing Pieces | 100% Published Writing Pieces | 100% Published Writing Pieces | 100% Published Writing Pieces |
| Listening. Speaking and Language | |||||
| During collaborative discussion, expresses ideas with clarity, appropriate facts, and relevant descriptive detail | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 2) | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 2) | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 2) | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 2) | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 2) |
| Uses and understands a wide range of vocabulary | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 3) | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 3) | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 3) | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 3) | 50% Small Group Work50 % Whole Group Discussion(Hallmark 3) |
| Uses correct grammar, mechanics and spelling | 75% Fundations and 25% writing rubric | 75% Fundations and 25% writing rubric) | 50% Writing Published Pieces50% Text Dependent Questions (Rubric) | 50% Writing Published Pieces50% Text Dependent Questions (Rubric) | 50% Writing Published Pieces50% Text Dependent Questions (Rubric) |
| Mathematics | |||||
| Demonstrates an understanding of mathematical concepts | 50% classwork (whole group/formative assessment)50% small group work (formative assessment) | 50% classwork (whole group/formative assessment)50% small group work (formative assessment) | 50% classwork (whole group/formative assessment)50% small group work (formative assessment) | 50% classwork (whole group/formative assessment)50% small group work (formative assessment) | 50% classwork (whole group/formative assessment)50% small group work (formative assessment) |
| Solves problems with precision and accuracy | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment |
| Solves problems in multiple ways and explains solutions | 50% Exemplars (rubric)50% classroom formative assessment | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment | 50 % Exemplars(rubric)50% classroom formative assessment |
| Science | |||||
| Demonstrates and Understanding of science content and concepts | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Uses reading, writing and mathematics to gather, interpret, and use evidence in science content and concepts | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Applies critical thinking to extend understanding of content and concepts | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Science Cluster & Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Social Studies | |||||
| Demonstrates an understanding of social studies content and concepts | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Uses reading, writing and mathematics to gather , interpret , and use evidence in social studies content and concepts | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Applies critical thinking to extend understanding of content and concepts | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Physical Education | |||||
| Participates in physical activity and demonstrates ability in age-appropriate movement, control, and fitness skills | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Demonstrates an understanding of basic parts of health-related fitness and the connection between physical activity and wellness | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments | Physical Education 50 % Teacher Observations & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Visual Arts | |||||
| Creates, performs, responds to, and reflects upon arts and making art | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces |
| Demonstrates understanding of arts content and concepts | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces | Teacher Observations & Art Portfolio Pieces |
| Technology | |||||
| Demonstrates ability to understand and use technology | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments | Teacher Observation50% Classwork & 50% Formative Assessments |
| Academic and Personal Behaviors | |||||
| Manages time and consistently demonstrates effort to independently achieve goals | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations |
| Works in an organized manner | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations |
| Persists through challenges to complete a task by trying different strategies | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations |
| Asks for help when needed | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations |
| Respects school rules and works well in the school community | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations | Teacher Observations |
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