Beavercreek City Schools

Understanding Your Child's Elementary Report Card

A Family Guide to Standards-Based Grading | Grades K–5

Helping Every Student Grow

Standards-based report cards provide families with clear, meaningful information about what students know, what they are learning, and where they may need additional support.

How grading works by grade level

Kindergarten–Grade 2: Standards-based reporting
Grades 3–5: Standards-based marks alongside overall grades

What Is Standards-Based Grading?

Standards-based grading focuses on how well students demonstrate specific grade-level skills and learning expectations.

Meeting Expectations

Meeting end-of-year grade-level expectations.

Progressing Toward Expectations

Developing skills toward end-of-year grade-level expectations.

Better Conversations

Use the report card to guide meaningful conversations with teachers.

Support at Home

Identify learning areas to celebrate and opportunities for continued practice.

Understanding the Proficiency Key

Each standard is marked with a letter indicating your child's progress toward end-of-year grade-level expectations.

Meeting Expectations

Meeting end-of-year grade-level expectations.

Progressing Toward Expectations

Developing skills toward end-of-year grade-level expectations.