MS: Reporting and Conferencing

To Learn, To Value, To Do

ללמוד, להעריך, לעשות

We formally assess student progress five times each school year - in November, January, March, April and June. Middle school teachers write progress reports in November, March and April. These progress reports give parents information on academic progress in the content area and in important habits of learning.  Students also write a reflection, setting goals for themselves. Teachers write a report card assessment in January and June. The report cards give parents feedback on their child's areas of strength and areas for growth both in academic content areas and in important habits of learning. Each report also includes a summary of curriculum covered during the semester assessed.

We believe that a partnership between home and school is key for a child's success

After progress reports are sent home in November and March, parents and teachers meet to discuss the child's progress on designated conference days. In March, students lead conferences with their teacher and parents. Together, they reflect on their growth and progress meeting goals they have accomplished, and set new goals. In middle school, assuming responsibility for one's own progress leads to becoming a more independent learner. We, therefore, give students the important opportunity to reflect and articulate their thinking on their learning. It is an essential component of best practice middle schools.

A hallmark of the Day School is that reporting and conferencing are not limited to these formal times of the year. Because we believe that a partnership between home and school is key for a child's success, we encourage parents to contact us at any time when they want to discuss their child's progress, struggles or learning needs. Parents are enthusiastically welcomed into the educational process.



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