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Grading and Report Cards

Grading

At Travis Elementary, we believe that the primary purpose for grades is to provide information and feedback to students and parents.  Furthermore, grades should accurately reflect the student’s ability to master the grade level standards.  Teachers assess student learning in a variety of ways.  Grades are based on multiple measures over time such as daily assignments, tests, projects, reports, teacher observation, and participation. 

The following is a guideline for what specific grades reflect in terms of student ability:

A- to A+ 90-100 Students have a firm grasp of the concepts that were taught in that subject.

B- to B+ 80-90 The student has the ability to show mastery for the majority of the required concepts taught in that subject.   Additional practice may still be needed for certain skills to be retained. 

C- to C+ 75-79 The student has the ability to show mastery for at least ¾ of the required concepts taught in that subject.  Re-teaching multiple skills is most likely still needed. 

D- to D+ 70-74 The student is still struggling with a significant amount of concepts. Re-teaching multiple skills is still needed.

F-  Below 70 The student is unable to master required concepts taught in that subject.  Students need targeted intervention to support learning of these skills.

Progress Reports - Progress reports are sent home the fourth week of each six week reporting period.   Please utilize these reports to discuss your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses with them and create learning goals for areas that need remediation. 

HOMEWORK

Students are expected to read a minimum of 20 minutes every night, per Houston ISD policy. 

Classroom teachers in Grades 1-5 may provide fresh homework activities each week that are instructionally appropriate and reinforce classroom learning and taught concepts. These homework activities can be completed at the discretion and convenience of the parent(s)/family and are not required to be turned in. 

Essential Understandings Regarding Homework

The Teacher will:

  • Foster a growth mindset in students, conveying the importance of hard work and practice in developing skills.
  • Provide access to and communicate supplementary homework activities to families that review concepts covered in class.
  • Communicate student progress/academic concerns to parents and recommend (not require) any specific homework activities that may further support individual student learning needs/growth areas.

The Student will:

  • Develop a growth mindset, work hard in class, and complete homework assignments when directed to by parents.
  • Develop initiative, responsibility, and organizational skills.

The Parent will:

  • Encourage a growth mindset in their child and convey the importance of hard work and taking responsibility to practice concepts as needed.
  • Direct student to complete homework at parental discretion and family convenience.
  • Communicate with the teacher for additional homework options or more information on skills/concepts for their child to practice at home.

Parents are encouraged to partner with their child’s teacher to support learning at home.