Cougar WayLifelong success depends on self-discipline, and we have developed a school wide management plan which gives each student guidance in making good decisions about his/her behavior. This plan will also provide the type of secure environment in which students will have the opportunity to learn to the best of their abilities. Not only does your child deserve the most positive educational climate, but also to be rewarded for the positive behaviors he/she is demonstrating. By working together, we will help your student have a rewarding school year. We will continue using the Cougar Way as a way to encourage positive behaviors that we see in the classroom and throughout the school.
Severe misbehavior such as fighting, vandalism, defying a teacher, or stopping the class from functioning will result in being sent immediately to the principal. Severe misbehavior may result in a detention or suspension. |
Proficiency Scores
In 5th grade, students will not be earning traditional letter grades, but will be receiving proficiency scores based on their achievement level. Proficiency scores are as follows:
PRO = Proficient – meeting 5th grade expectations
DEV = Developing – approaching grade level expectations
BEG = Beginning – making improvement
IE - Insufficient Evidence to make a decision
Not all daily work will be scored, but students must show they have done the work. It is important that your child looks at mistakes made on their daily work. This will help them improve their achievement. Teachers will use daily work, projects, reports, quizzes, and tests to determine proficiency scores.
PRO = Proficient – meeting 5th grade expectations
DEV = Developing – approaching grade level expectations
BEG = Beginning – making improvement
IE - Insufficient Evidence to make a decision
Not all daily work will be scored, but students must show they have done the work. It is important that your child looks at mistakes made on their daily work. This will help them improve their achievement. Teachers will use daily work, projects, reports, quizzes, and tests to determine proficiency scores.