What is our grading system like?
As in many elementary schools today, we do not give typical “grades.” Based on their assessments and observations of the children, teachers create and give to parents two written progress reports a year. All reports have narrative sections in which the students’ physical, social, emotional and academic development, and personal interests, strengths and vulnerabilities are described. Some of the reports also include checklists that enumerate developmental milestones in different areas and show where the students are and where they need support. Parent conferences are also held two or three times a year, during which information is exchanged and parents and teachers discuss shared strategies and goals. Sometimes older children play a role in these conferences.
