In grades K-6, the Bainbridge Island School District is moving to a “standards based” reporting system.  In other words, grade reports will compare students’ progress to learning standards, rather than comparing them to their classmates.  This system is used on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning, as well as in many other school districts. 

In this scoring system, “3” is the standard we hope students will achieve.  A “3” means that a student has a solid understanding of the concepts that are presented in class and successfully completed all of the requirements of an assignment. There will be some students who achieve a “4” and some who will be working at the “2” or “1” levels. More specific definitions follow:

4 = Excellent Performance

A 4 means the student demonstrates excellent performance, skill or knowledge.  The student has met standards of a major assignment, project, etc. at a high level.  In many cases, this standard is not used for daily work.

3 = Solid Performance

A 3 indicates the student demonstrates solid performance, skill or knowledge appropriate for the grade level and has fully met all of the requirements of the assignment, project, etc.

2 = Progressing Performance

A 2 means the student demonstrates a partial understanding or accomplishment of grade level skills or knowledge.  An assignment or project may be late, incomplete, or inaccurate.  The student is showing progress over time.

1 = Needs Additional Practice or Support

A 1 indicates the student demonstrates little or no understanding or accomplishment of grade level skills or knowledge. An assignment or project may be late, incomplete, and inaccurate.  The teacher may ask the student to do the assignment again.