Standards-Based Progress Reporting System

All K-5 schools use a Standards-Based Progress Reporting System to reflect the standards-driven education in the Diocese of Des Moines.  Most schools also use this system in the 6-8 classrooms.  This progress report summarizes your child’s educational success in the standards and in character development. 

Some Helpful Definitions:

Standards:  The K-12 Diocesan Standards describe what a student should know and be able to do in a subject by the end of 12th grade.  On the Progress Report the standards are labeled and found under each subject area.  The standards can be found hanging on posters in the school’s hallways and/or classrooms.

Grade Level Expectations (GLE’s):  These are more specific than a standard and give detail as to what content needs to be mastered in what grade to make progress towards meeting a standard.  On the Progress Report, GLE’S are listed, but not labeled, under the standards (shaded).

Body of Evidence:  Teachers determine student progress by gathering a body of evidence from student work such as classroom assignments, assessments, tests and observations.  By using the body of evidence, teachers can give the student and parents a more accurate assessment of the level at which the student is performing in relation to the standards and GLE’s.

We value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts about this format with your child’s teacher.  Please email the Schools Office if you would like to provide some constructive feedback to the Diocesan Schools Office regarding the new standards-based progress reports.