Student Evaluation Policy

Evaluation Without Grades

The common use of symbols for grading and evaluation is replaced in our school by reinforcement and dialogue. Dialogue thus protects and stimulates respect, integrity, esteem, and work ethics. Critique can challenge, confirm achievement and progress, create solution, allow for individual expression, growth and development. Assessment and program development is comprehensive and consistently monitored to ensure successful acquisition of skill.

Portfolio Evaluation

Student portfolios will be maintained for each student and will include work in all subjects. Portfolios will be updated daily. Portfolio contents belong to the students and their families; yet, may not be taken home before conference time since they are used in the evaluation process. Evaluation and assessment information will be shared with families during scheduled conference times twice a year, or upon request. Written copies of the student’s evaluation are available upon request.