First Grade Back to School Night

First Grade Back to School NightTuesday, September 10, 2013

Ms. Joy Giarratano Mrs. Charlene Kim

Ms. An Nguyen

Welcome to BTSN 2012!!!Here is what we will cover this evening:

– Getting to know each other– First Grade Curriculum 2.0 Standards-Based

Grading and Reporting– Homework Policy and Procedure– Housekeeping– Don’t Forget Items– Visit Child’s Homeroom

What is MCPS Curriculum 2.0?

New Internationally-driven standards in mathematics, reading, and writing.

Renewed focus on teaching the whole child.

Integrates thinking, reasoning, and creativity for a lifetime of learning.

Curriculum 2.0: Standards-Based

Grading and reporting

Curriculum 2.0: Standards-Based

Grading and reporting

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Our discussion will address—

• standards-based grading and reporting• the rationale for implementing standards-

based grading and reporting in MCPS• the alignment between Curriculum 2.0 and

standards-based grading and reporting• components of the Curriculum 2.0 report card

What is Standards-based

Grading and Reporting and Why Have We Implemented It?

What is standards-based grading and reporting?

It is a comprehensive system that:

• aligns instruction and assessment to standards

• aligns grades to standards

Why have we implemented standards-based grading and

reporting? Standards-based teaching and learning:

• links instruction and grading to standards

• provides an accurate reflection of what students know and are able to do

• increases student achievement

How are Curriculum 2.0 and Standards-Based

Grading and Reporting Aligned?

Curriculum 2.0 Instructional Cycle

Identifying Learning Goals

Curriculum 2.0 Organization

Measurement Topics

• Related learning goals are organized into Measurement Topics.

• Each content in Curriculum 2.0 contains two or more Measurement Topics.

Measurement Topics

Common Core State

Standards

MathReading Writing

aligns with

ScienceSocial Studies

ArtMusic

Physical Education

MarylandState

Curriculum

Measurement Topics in:

Measurement Topics in:

ESOL

Measurement Topics in:World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment

Curriculum 2.0

aligns with

aligns with

Measurement Topics

Social Studies

Economics

Culture

Civics

Geography

History

Parent’s Guide to Curriculum 2012–2013

Proficiency Statements• Every Measurement Topic has a

corresponding proficiency statement.

• A proficiency statement provides clarity on what students should know or be able to do by the end of the year within a Measurement Topic.

Proficiency StatementSocial Studies, Grade 1

Civics

Students demonstrate proficiency of Grade 1 standards for this measurement topic by:

• recognizing, identifying, describing, and explaining the historical development and current status of the democratic principles and the development of skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible citizens.

Grading Student Understanding

In progress (I)

In progress toward meeting the grade-level standard.

Exceptional (ES)

Exceptional at the grade-level standard.

Meets the grade-level standard by demonstrating proficiency

of the content or processes for the measurement topic.

Proficient (P)

Levels of PerformanceInstruction begins at the grade-level standard. How the student performs at the grade-level

standard determines level of proficiency.

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Instruction on the

Measurement Topic

Not yet or minimal (N)

Not yet making progress or making minimal progress toward meeting

the grade-level standard.

Reporting Student Achievement

What are the Components of the

Curriculum 2.0 Report Card?

Standards-based Report Card

Subject

Measurement Topic

Standards-Based Report Card

Social Studies (Grade 1)

P

P

P

P

ES

Reporting the Reading LevelKindergarten, Grade 1, and

Grade 2

Math Enrichment/Acceleration

Learning Skills

Grades 1 – 3 Work Habits

• Follows rules and routines

• Completes tasks

Kindergarten – Grade 3

Thinking and Academic Success

Skills• Analysis• Collaboration• Effort/Motivation/

Persistence • Elaboration• Evaluation• Flexibility• Fluency• Intellectual Risk Taking• Metacognition• Originality• Synthesis

Learning Skills: Codes

Code DescriptionDEM Demonstrating

PRG Progressing

N Not yet evident

Questions?

Homework

• First grade will have homework due every 2 weeks of completion.

• In addition to the homework assignments, please have the students read 10-20 minutes a day.

Housekeeping• We need notes first thing in the morning when there is a play

date or change in where students are going after school.

• Birthday Policy:Classroom recognition, but no classroom parties

• Parent/Teacher Conferences:Please sign up for your conference time through Sign Up Genius. An email will be coming by the end of this week with directions. Conferences are held the 1st and 2nd week in November and are 20 minutes long. It is important that you sign up and come on time because if one parent is late, it can make all conferences thereafter off schedule.

• Parent VolunteersParent volunteers will begin in the 2nd Quarter of school. Please sign up in your child’s homeroom after this presentation. Schedules will be sent by email to those who signed up.

Additional Information

• A Parent’s Guide to Curriculum 2012-2013http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx

• Curriculum 2.0 website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/

Thank you so much for coming to your student’s

Back To School Night. First grade is going to be a

wonderful year!