[INSERT DATE]
Dear Parents,
Welcome to a new year! The standards-based report card will continue to be the primary communication
tool used to support your child’s academic growth this school year. This report card will help you
understand your child’s achievement of the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) or the
Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics. The Standards clearly state
what students are expected to learn and be able to do. After students have had the opportunity to learn,
we examine their work to determine their overall grade.
Grades will be given for each quarter and again at the end of the year. There are two unique grading
scales used to reflect achievement of standards:
Kindergarten
MP
DP
NY
/
SC
Meets with Proficiency
Developing Proficiency
Not Yet
Not Applicable at this time
See Teacher Comments
Grades 1-6
ME
MP
DP
WB
NA
SC
Meets with Excellence
Meets Proficiency
Developing Proficiency
Well Below Proficiency
Not Applicable at this time
See Teacher Comments
Keep in mind that grades provide a summary of various sources of information and can only
communicate one thing—achievement of the standards. So, other important information about your child
will also be shared. Achievement is often related to students’ behaviors and habits. Our General Learner
Outcomes, for all students, in all grade levels, are positive behaviors and skills that support high
achievement. Your child will be rated on how often he or she displays these behaviors. Your child’s
teacher may be sharing written comments to help you better understand your child’s achievement.
Teachers may also make suggestions to help your child succeed.
We want to include you as a partner in your child’s education. You can use your child’s academic grades,
GLO ratings, and teacher comments to support your child so that they can succeed.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call me at [INSERT PHONE
NUMBER] or visit the Department of Education’s Report Card Website at http://reportcard.k12.hi.us.
Sincerely,
[INSERT PRINCIPAL'S NAME]
Principal
[INSERT SCHOOL'S NAME]