CCSS PILOT REPORT CARD
SUCCESSFUL PRACTICES
TOOLS FOR TEACHERS
WHEN DO I START MARKING?
• Trimester 1: Provide instruction for students and
information/tips for parents
• Trimester: Include marks on the report card for the
two “Demonstrates Self Discipline” areas.
• Trimester 2: Begin observation and data collection
• Trimesters 2 & 3: Include marks on the report card in
all 7 areas.
WHAT ARE THE PRACTICES?
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Demonstrates grit/perseverance
Exhibits a growth mindset
Demonstrate gratitude
Demonstrates curiosity
Constructively Collaborates
Demonstrates Self Discipline – Interpersonal
Demonstrates Self Discipline – Class Work & Homework
GRIT
• Tries hard even after
experiencing failure
• Stays committed to
goals and projects
(long term)
• Keeps working hard
even when s/he feels
like giving up
• Stays committed to
work until it is
completed
CURIOSITY
• Is excited to discover
and explore new
concepts or things
• Asks questions that
help him/her improve
learning
• Is interested in
learning new things
• Seeks to understand
concepts
GROWTH MINDSET
• Believes effort is
essential for success
• Stays motivated,
even when things
are challenging
• Believes that s/he
can improve in
areas that are
difficult
GRATITUDE
• Is aware of what
other people have
done for him/her
• Expresses
appreciation (e.g.
says “Thank you”)
• Reciprocates by
doing something
nice for someone
else
CONSTRUCTIVELY COLLABORATES
• Is able to find
solutions when
disagreements arise
• Demonstrates that
s/he cares about
the feelings of
others
• Adapts to different
groups and
situations
DEMONSTRATES SELF DISCIPLINE –
CLASS WORK AND HOMEWORK
• Comes to
school/class
prepared
• Remembers and
follows directions
• Gets to work
immediately
• Stays focused and is
able to resist
distractions
DEMONSTRATES SELF DISCIPLINE INTERPERSONAL
• Remains calm even
when provoked by
others
• Is courteous to
adults and peers
• Allows others to
speak without
interrupting
MARKING SCALE
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
• Almost Always: Very likely to exhibit this behavior
• Often: Likely to exhibit this behavior
• Sometimes: Less likely to exhibit this behavior
• Rarely: Not likely to exhibit this behavior
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR
SPECIAL STUDENT POPULATIONS?
English Language Learners and Refugees
• Consider students’ unique EL language and cultural
customs.
• Consider consulting with an English Learner
Instructional Specialist (ELIS).
• Take into consideration any traumatic incidents in
the child’s life.
• Measure the student against him/herself, not the
rest of the class.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR
SPECIAL STUDENT POPULATIONS?
Students with Special Needs (Special Education)
• Consider students’ special education eligibility
(autism, speech, OHI, SLD, etc.)
• Consider any related IEP goal areas for the student.
• Consult with the student’s case manager.
• Measure the student against him/herself, not the
rest of the class.
TALKING POINTS TO SUPPORT
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
• “This is a snapshot at this point in time at school; it is
not a comprehensive judgment.”
• Be able to point to and talk about activities or
lessons where you have observed the indicators
(science groups, recess, literacy block, etc.).
• Use language around the scale to describe your
markings (very likely, less likely, etc. on slide 11).
TIME TO PROCESS AND COLLABORATE
With a colleague or grade level team, dialogue
about the following:
• What structures are already in place in your classroom to
assist you in observing and collecting data to measure
growth with the Successful Practices?
• What information or tips do you need to communicate with
your parents about the Successful Practices work in your
classroom?
• How can we align our efforts as a grade level or as a school
team?
RESOURCES
Online Resources
www.schoology.com
Log on using your PIN and Password for San Juan USD
“The Key to Success: Grit” by Angela Duckworth
http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_ke
y_to_success_grit?language=en#
Books
• How Children Succeed, by Paul Tough
• Choice Words, by Peter Johnston
• Opening Minds, by Peter Johnston
• Mindset, by Carol Dweck