“As curriculums are changing, so are report cards.”
Parent Guide for the
Elementary Report Card
Baltimore County Public Schools
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Introduction
The updated report card that you are receiving this year was completely revised during the 2007-2008
school year and updated again this year with the aid and input of over 125 parents, teachers,
administrators, and curriculum and instruction personnel. This report card, aligned with national and
state standards, is designed to provide you with specific information about your child’s performance in
each grade and in each subject.
This guide was written to assist you in understanding the form and the content of the elementary report
card. You will also be able to view a sample report cards.
It is our hope that this guide anticipates and answers your questions. In the event that you need more
information, you may contact your child’s school and/or teacher. You may also contact a supervisor in
the appropriate curricular office.
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ELEMENTARY REPORT CARD FOR _____________________
SCHOOL YEAR ____TO____ CONFERENCE
TERM 1 – NOVEMBER _____________ F
TERM 2 – JANUARY _____________ F
TERM 3 – APRIL _____________ F
TERM 4 – JUNE
TEACHER ______________ ROOM _______
Figure 1
What Is the Purpose of the Elementary Report Card?
The purpose of the elementary report card is to communicate your child’s academic progress. The
report card is just one way of learning about your child’s progress in school. Conferences with the
teacher, along with samples of your child’s work, can add to your understanding of your child’s
performance in school.
When Are Report Cards Sent Home?
Report cards are sent home with your child quarterly. Distribution of report cards
is indicated on the Web-based System Calendar (http://www.bcps.org/calendars/)
and also on the BCPS Information Calendar which is distributed at the beginning
of each school year.
Report cards come home in a brown BCPS
envelope like the one in Figure 1. You may
keep the report card, but it is important that
you sign the envelope and have your child
return it to the teacher after the first, second,
and third quarters. Your signature indicates
that you have received and read the report
card. You may also use the check boxes on
the envelope to request a conference. Upon
receiving a report card envelope with
“Conference” checked, the teacher will
contact you to schedule a convenient time.
At the end of the year, you may keep the
report card envelope.
Students in Grade 1 do not receive a report card at the end of the first quarter. Instead, you will have
an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with the teacher during a scheduled conference. At the
first conference, you may request that the teacher review the first grade report card with you so you
will be familiar with the format and know what your child will be learning during the school year.
Grade 1 students receive the first report card at the end of the second quarter of school. You will
notice that most first quarter boxes are grayed to indicate that no grade was given, and there is no
comments section for the first quarter. Attendance is reported for the first quarter since it is calculated
into the year’s total attendance.
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What Is Conference Day?
In Baltimore County Public Schools, all elementary schools close for a day just
before or after the distribution of the first quarter report card. Although you or your
child’s teacher may request a conference at any time, this is an optimal time to
discuss your child’s strengths and needs and to establish a partnership that contributes
to your child’s success in school.
What Is a Good Way to Talk about the Report Card with My Child?
Talking with your child about the report card can be a positive,
productive experience. The following points may help:
1. Plan to talk in a quiet place and time.
2. Start with the good news. Talk about your child’s successes first.
3. For disappointing grades, ask questions so you and your child
understand how a grade was earned.
- How difficult was the work?
- Was work completed and turned in?
- Was extra help needed?
- Would more participation or effort have made a difference?
4. Ask for a parent-teacher-student conference if you need more information.
5. Set realistic goals and make a plan for improvement.
6. Work together and follow through on your plan.
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How Are All Elementary Report Cards Alike?
Essential Information
Your child’s name, school, homeroom teacher, grade and the year are listed at the top of each page of
the report card. On the final report card for the year, your child’s grade placement for the following
year will be indicated in the top, right-corner of the first page.
Attendance
Attendance is reported first on each report card. In the attendance area, you will see the number of
days absent, the number of days late, and the attendance rate (the percentage of enrolled days present)
as in Figure 2. Attendance is important to student achievement, and you will want to examine this
section carefully – especially if there has been a change in your child’s grades. The Maryland State
Department of Education’s standard for satisfactory attendance is 94%.
Organization of Subjects
Information on all BCPS elementary report cards is organized similarly. Academic subjects (language
arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and health) are followed by special area subjects. Student
effort is reported for every subject.
Figure 3
ATTENDANCE
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Year
Total
Days absent 0 0 0 0 0
Days late 0 0 0 0 0
Attendance rate (percentage of days present) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Figure 2
LANGUAGE ARTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade C C C B
Effort
1 1 1 1
Reading—Comprehension and Vocabulary
S S VG VG
Writing –Written Expression and Knowledge of Language and Conventions
S S VG VG
Speaking and Listening
S S VG VG
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Learning Skills/Behavior
Expectations for Learning Skills/Behavior (Figure 4) are the same in
every grade and are scored with the same codes in every grade. You will
want to review the scores on this section since they often directly relate
to your child’s success in academic and special area subjects.
Figure 4
Comments and Conference Requests
Comments appear on the last page of the report card and may be reported by any teacher who teaches
your child. Any teacher may check the box in the comments section to request that you call and
schedule a conference (Figure 5).
Quarter 1 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Figure 5
LEARNING SKILLS/BEHAVIOR
1 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Needs Development NA = Not Applicable
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Completes classwork on time
2 2 2 2
Completes and returns homework
2 2 2 2
Actively participates in learning tasks
2 2 2 2
Uses a variety of technologies and other resources for learning
1 1 1 1
Follows classroom and school rules
2 2 2 2
Shows respect for people and property
2 2 2 2
Works cooperatively with others
1 1 1 1
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How Are the Elementary Reports Cards Different?
Achievement Codes for Grades 1 and 2
Student progress is reported differently
in the primary (Grades 1 and 2) and
intermediate (Grades 3, 4, and 5) grades.
In the primary grades, students do not
receive an overall grade for each academic
subject. In addition to the effort grade
for each subject, students are scored on
curriculum expectations (subcategories)
under a subject using the achievement
codes listed on the first page of the report
card (Figure 6). You can view a sample
completed Grade 2 report card in
Appendix A.
Achievement Grades for Grades 3-5
In the intermediate grades, students
receive an overall achievement grade
for each academic subject using
achievement grades: A, B, C, D, or E.
Students also are scored on the
curriculum expectations (standards)
under each academic subject using the
domain/subject codes. (Figure 7)
Achievement grades and domain/subject
codes are listed on the first
page of the report card for Grades 3, 4,
and 5. You can view a sample
completed Grade 4 report card in Appendix B.
Achievement Codes:
CD Consistently Demonstrating
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill
consistently with minimal teacher support.
P Progressing
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill
frequently and needs additional teacher support at times.
N Needs Improvement
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill
rarely or does so with much teacher support
. Additional
practice is needed.
NA Not Applicable
Figure 6
Achievement Grades: Domain/Subject Codes
A Outstanding VG Very Good
B Very Good S Satisfactory
C Satisfactory N Needs Development
D Poor NA Not Applicable
E Unsatisfactory
NA Not Applicable
Figure 7
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Grade Level Report Cards and Curriculum Expectations
The report card for each grade level is different. The grade level is clearly marked on each page of the
report card. Although all report cards contain the same general organization and subjects, you will see
differences from grade to grade in the subcategories or domains under each academic subject. Some
domains are reported every quarter while others are not. The box will remain gray when an
expectation is not reported.
Grade 3
Grade 4
LANGUAGE ARTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade C C C B
Effort
1 1 1 1
Reading—Comprehension and Vocabulary
S S VG VG
Writing –Written Expression and Knowledge of Language and Conventions
S S VG VG
Speaking and Listening
S S VG VG
MATHEMATICS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade
Effort
C C C C
1 1 1 1
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
S S VG VG
Number and Operations in Base Ten
N S VG VG
Number and Operations — Fractions
S VG VG
Measurement and Data
S S VG VG
Geometry
S S
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Language Arts Curriculum Expectations
The Language Arts portion of the elementary report card shows your student’s progress in Reading,
Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Although these categories are the same from grade to grade, the
challenge level increases as your child reads and writes more complex text.
In addition, your child is mastering more challenging standards at each grade level.
The grade level standards for informational text listed below show this increasing complexity.
Grade 1: Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
Grade 2: Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs
within the text.
Grade 3: Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the
main idea.
Grade 4: Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize
the text.
Grade 5: Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key
details; summarize the text.
In Grades 1 and 2, your child's progress is also reported for Reading Foundational Skills. This category
reflects the skills necessary for reading. Foundational Skills includes phonics and fluency instruction
and is part of a comprehensive reading program designed to develop proficient readers with the
capacity to comprehend appropriate grade level texts.
Mathematics Curriculum Expectations
The Content Domains of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for
Mathematics appear on the elementary report card in the mathematics section. The
Content Domains are large groups of related standards. There are ten Content
Domains taught within the Elementary Mathematics Program. The Geometry Domain
is taught across all of the elementary grades. Instruction in all other domains occurs
only in some grade levels. The GT5 Mathematics Program is aligned to the Grade 6
Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Mathematics and, thus, the Mathematics Section
will display the Grade 6 Content Domains shown on the next page.
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Elementary mathematics lessons in all grades will incorporate the eight Standards for Mathematical
Practice. These Standards describe the behaviors of a mathematically proficient student. The Standards
for Mathematical Practice will not appear in the Mathematics Section of the report card; however,
teachers may address these important practices in the Comments Section of the elementary report card.
Adapted from Bill McCallum’s work (ASU), lead writer of the Math Common Core State Standards
Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 5 GT
Counting and
Cardinality
Number and Operations - Fractions
Ratios and
Proportional
Relationships
Number and Operations in Base Ten
The Number
System
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Expressions
and
Equations
Geometry
Measurement and Data
Statistics and
Probability
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Science, Social Studies, and Health Curriculum Expectations
Science, Social Studies, and Health units are taught throughout the year based on state expectations.
The achievement grade reflects the student’s achievement of these expectations.
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How Is Progress Communicated in Special Area Subjects?
Special area subjects include library media, art, vocal music, physical education and in grades 4 and 5,
instrumental music. Your child is generally taught these subjects once a week by a special area
teacher. Each elementary special area program is described below. Students in Grades 1 and 2 receive
achievement (CD, P, N) and effort grades for special area subjects In Grades 3, 4, and 5, students also
receive achievement grades (A, B, C, D, E) and effort grades.
Library Media
Your child has probably selected and borrowed books from the school library. In
addition to book selection, the school librarian teaches your child how to access
knowledge using a variety of resources such as books, computers, and videos. During
this special area class, your child also learns to produce and share new knowledge.
Art
In art class, your child works with a variety of materials using the elements of art and
principles of design to express personal ideas in art. Your child studies art and culture
from different times and places and also learns to critique works of art.
Vocal Music
Your child studies four basic elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, and form
in music class. All students sing, move, play instruments, and listen to a variety of
musical styles in classroom music. Exploratory music is taught in Grade 4 with
students studying clarinet, violin, and trumpet as they learn about the instruments of the
orchestra.
Instrumental Music
In Grades 4 and 5, students have the opportunity to participate in the instrumental music program and
learn to play an instrument of their choice. The instrumental music teacher will provide achievement
and effort grades throughout the year as appropriate.
Physical Education
In physical education class, your child works individually, with a partner, or with a
group to develop a variety of physical skills at each grade level. Your child also
learns about physical fitness and wellness.
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How Are Report Card Grades Calculated?
Throughout the quarter, teachers record grades for classwork, homework, and tests. Report card
grades are calculated using weighted formulas. Classwork is given the heaviest weight followed by
tests (assessments), and homework.
Grades 1 and 2
In Grades 1 and 2, seventy percent of a report
card grade for each expectation is based on
classwork. Twenty percent comes from tests
(assessments), and ten percent is based on
homework. Added together, the percentages
equal one hundred percent. Figure 10 shows the
weighted percentages for primary grades.
Grades 3, 4, and 5
In Grades 3, 4, and 5, sixty percent of a report
card grade for each subject is based on
classwork. Twenty-five percent comes from
tests (assessments), and fifteen percent is
based on homework. Figure 11 shows the
weighted percentages for intermediate grades.
70%
20%
10%
Figure 10
60%
25%
15%
Figure 11
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Why Do Some Report Cards Include “Programs and Services”
and “Additional Reports?”
You may have seen a report card for your own child, another family member, or
a neighbor that contains information under the heading, “Programs and
Services” beneath the “Learning Skills and Behavior” section. This area appears
on the report card when a child is receiving supplemental or enrichment
programs or services. This part of the report card gives information about how a
child’s instruction has been supplemented or enriched. In some instances, a
report or description of the program may be sent home with the report cards.
The “Additional Reports” area will let you know the names of documents that
are being sent home with the report card.
Supplemental Programs and Services
Some students need additional support to meet grade level standards. Additional instruction and
practice with phonics is just one example. This support may be short in duration and last for a quarter
or continue throughout the school year. In order to meet the needs of students, it is sometimes
necessary to supplement the regular classroom instruction. If your child is participating in a program
or service an entry will be made in the “Programs and Services” area and/or comments section to
provide additional information about the service. This support may continue throughout the school
year and will be identified on the report card each quarter that it is received.
Some students require instructional programming beyond the standard curriculum. The “Programs and
Services” area of the report card will indicate if students are consistently accessing Acceleration small
group instruction in English Language Arts in Grades 1 to 5. This area also will identify students who
are receiving consistent enrichment in mathematics in Grades 1 and 2, students who consistently
access the enrichment tasks in Grade 3 mathematics, as well as students participating in advanced
mathematics instruction in Grades 4 and 5.
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Grade 1 Report Card
Achievement Codes: Effort Codes:
CD Consistently Demonstrating 1 Very Good
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill consistently 2 Satisfactory
with minimal teacher support. 3 Needs Development
P Progressing
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill frequently
and needs additional teacher support at times.
N Needs Development
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill rarely
or does so with much teacher support. Additional practice is needed.
NA Not Applicable
ATTENDANCE State standard for attendance is 94%
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Year
Total
Days absent 0 0 0 0 0
Days late 0 0 0 0 0
Attendance rate (percentage of days present) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
LANGUAGE ARTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Effort
2 2 1
Reading --Foundational Skills
CD P CD
Reading --Vocabulary, and Comprehension
CD P CD
Writing—Written Expression and Knowledge of Language and Conventions
CD P CD
Speaking and Listening
NA P CD
MATHEMATICS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Effort
2 2 1
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
CD P CD
Number and Operations in Base Ten
CD CD CD
Measurement and Data
P CD P
Geometry
P CD
SCIENCE
Effort
Quarter
1 2 3 4
2 2 1
CD P CD
SOCIAL STUDIES
Effort
Quarter
1 2 3 4
2 2 1
CD P CD
Fall Placement _______
Student __________________ School __________________________
Teacher __________________ Grade ______ Year _______
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Grade 1 Report Card
Student __________________ School __________________________
Teacher __________________ Grade ______ Year _______
SPECIAL AREA SUBJECTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Library Media Effort
2 2 1
P P P
Art Effort
2 2 1
P P P
Music
Effort
2 2 1
P P P
Physical Education
Effort
1 1 1
P P P
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area of the report card enables families to see the types of services the student is
receiving.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 1.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area is used if a program description or report is being sent home in addition to the
report card.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 1.
HEALTH
Effort
Quarter
1 2 3 4
2 2 1
P P P
LEARNING SKILLS/BEHAVIOR
1 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Needs Development NA = Not Applicable
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Completes classwork on time
2 2 2
Completes and returns homework
2 2 2
Actively participates in learning tasks
1 1 1
Uses a variety of technologies and other resources for learning
2 2 2
Follows classroom and school rules
2 2 2
Shows respect for people and property
2 2 2
Works cooperatively with others
2 2 2
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Grade 1 Report Card
Student _______________________________ School ________________________________
Teacher _______________________________ Grade ______ Year _______
Quarter 2 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 3 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 4 Comments Conference requested by ______________
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Grade 2 Report Card
Achievement Codes: Effort Codes:
CD Consistently Demonstrating 1 Very Good
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill consistently 2 Satisfactory
with minimal teacher support. 3 Needs Development
P Progressing
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill frequently
and needs additional teacher support at times.
N Needs Development
The student acquires and applies the concept or skill rarely
or does so with much teacher support. Additional practice is needed.
NA Not Applicable
ATTENDANCE State standard for attendance is 94%
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Year
Total
Days absent 0 0 0 0 0
Days late 0 0 0 0 0
Attendance rate (percentage of days present) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
LANGUAGE ARTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Effort
2 2 2 1
Reading --Foundational Skills
CD CD P CD
Reading --Vocabulary, and Comprehension
CD CD P CD
Writing—Written Expression and Knowledge of Language and Conventions
CD CD P CD
Speaking and Listening
NA NA P CD
MATHEMATICS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Effort
2 2 2 1
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
CD CD P CD
Number and Operations in Base Ten
CD CD CD CD
Measurement and Data
P P CD P
Geometry
P CD
SCIENCE
Effort
Quarter
1 2 3 4
2 2 2 1
CD CD P CD
SOCIAL STUDIES
Effort
Quarter
1 2 3 4
2 2 2 1
CD CD P CD
Fall Placement _______
Student __________________ School __________________________
Teacher __________________ Grade ______ Year _______
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Grade 2 Report Card
Student __________________ School __________________________
Teacher __________________ Grade ______ Year _______
SPECIAL AREA SUBJECTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Library Media Effort
2 2 2 1
P P P P
Art Effort
2 2 2 1
P P P P
Music
Effort
2 2 2 1
P P P P
Physical Education
Effort
1 1 1 1
P P P P
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area of the report card enables families to see the types of services the student is
receiving.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 2.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area is used if a program description or report is being sent home in addition to the
report card.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 2.
HEALTH
Effort
Quarter
1 2 3 4
2 2 2 1
P P P P
LEARNING SKILLS/BEHAVIOR
1 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Needs Development NA = Not Applicable
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Completes classwork on time
2 2 2 2
Completes and returns homework
2 2 2 2
Actively participates in learning tasks
1 1 1 1
Uses a variety of technologies and other resources for learning
2 2 2 2
Follows classroom and school rules
2 2 2 2
Shows respect for people and property
2 2 2 2
Works cooperatively with others
2 2 2 2
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Grade 2 Report Card
Student _______________________________ School ________________________________
Teacher _______________________________ Grade ______ Year _______
Quarter 1 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 2 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 3 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 4 Comments Conference requested by ______________
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Grade 3 Report Card
Domain/Subject Codes: Indicate the students’ level of understanding and application of curriculum standards.
Achievement Grades: Effort Codes: Domain/Subject Codes:
A — Outstanding 1 — Very Good VG — Very Good
B — Very Good 2 — Satisfactory S — Satisfactory
C — Satisfactory 3 — Needs Development N — Needs Development
D — Poor NA Not Applicable
E — Unsatisfactory
NA Not Applicable
ATTENDANCE State standard for attendance is 94%
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Year
Total
Days absent 0 0 0 0 0
Days late 0 0 0 0 0
Attendance rate (percentage of days present) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
LANGUAGE ARTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade C C C B
Effort
1 1 1 1
Reading—Comprehension and Vocabulary
S S VG VG
Writing –Written Expression and Knowledge of Language and Conventions
S S VG VG
Speaking and Listening
S S VG VG
MATHEMATICS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade
Effort
C C C C
1 1 1 1
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
S S VG VG
Number and Operations in Base Ten
N S VG VG
Number and Operations — Fractions
S VG VG
Measurement and Data
S S VG VG
Geometry
S S
SCIENCE
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
S
OCIAL STUDIES
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
HEALTH
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
Fall Placement ________
Student School
Teacher Grade Year
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Grade 3 Report Card
SPECIAL AREA SUBJECTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Library Media Achievement Grade
Effort
B C B B
1 1 1 1
Art Achievement Grade
Effort
B B B B
1 1 1 1
Vocal Music Achievement Grade
Effort
B B B B
1 1 1 1
Physical Education Achievement Grade
Effort
A B A A
1 1 1 1
Student __________________________ School ________________________________
LEARNING SKILLS/BEHAVIOR
1 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Needs Development NA = Not Applicable
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Completes classwork on time
2 2 2 2
Completes and returns homework
2 2 2 2
Actively participates in learning tasks
2 2 2 2
Uses a variety of technologies and other resources for learning
1 1 1 1
Follows classroom and school rules
2 2 2 2
Shows respect for people and property
2 2 2 2
Works cooperatively with others
1 1 1 1
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area of the report card enables families to see the types of services the student is receiving.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 3.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area is used if a program description or report is being sent home in addition to the report card.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 3.
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Grade 3 Report Card
Teacher _______________________________ Grade ______ Year _______
Quarter 1 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 2 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 3 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 4 Comments Conference requested by ______________
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Grade 4 Report Card
Domain/Subject Codes: Indicate the students’ level of understanding and application of curriculum standards.
Achievement Grades: Effort Codes: Domain/Subject Codes:
A — Outstanding 1 — Very Good VG — Very Good
B — Very Good 2 — Satisfactory S — Satisfactory
C — Satisfactory 3 — Needs Development N — Needs Development
D — Poor NA Not Applicable
E — Unsatisfactory
NA Not Applicable
ATTENDANCE State standard for attendance is 94%
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Year
Total
Days absent 0 0 0 0 0
Days late 0 0 0 0 0
Attendance rate (percentage of days present) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
LANGUAGE ARTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade C C C B
Effort
1 1 1 1
Reading—Comprehension and Vocabulary
S S VG VG
Writing –Written Expression and Knowledge of Language and Conventions
S S VG VG
Speaking and Listening
S S VG VG
MATHEMATICS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade
Effort
C C C C
1 1 1 1
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
S S VG VG
Number and Operations in Base Ten
N S VG VG
Number and Operations — Fractions
S VG VG
Measurement and Data
S S VG VG
Geometry
S S
SCIENCE
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
S
OCIAL STUDIES
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
HEALTH
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
Fall Placement ________
Student School
Teacher Grade Year
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Grade 4 Report Card
SPECIAL AREA SUBJECTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Library Media Achievement Grade
Effort
B C B B
1 1 1 1
Art Achievement Grade
Effort
B B B B
1 1 1 1
Vocal Music Achievement Grade
Effort
B B B B
1 1 1 1
Physical Education Achievement Grade
Effort
A B A A
1 1 1 1
Exploratory Music Achievement Grade
Effort
B B B B
1 1 1 1
LEARNING SKILLS/BEHAVIOR
1 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Needs Development NA = Not Applicable
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Completes classwork on time
2 2 2 2
Completes and returns homework
2 2 2 2
Actively participates in learning tasks
2 2 2 2
Uses a variety of technologies and other resources for learning
1 1 1 1
Follows classroom and school rules
2 2 2 2
Shows respect for people and property
2 2 2 2
Works cooperatively with others
1 1 1 1
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area of the report card enables families to see the types of services the student is receiving.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 4.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area is used if a program description or report is being sent home in addition to the report card.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 4.
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Baltimore County Public Schools
Grade 4 Report Card
Student __________________________ School ________________________________
Teacher _______________________________ Grade ______ Year _______
Quarter 1 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 2 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 3 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 4 Comments Conference requested by ______________
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Baltimore County Public Schools
Grade 5 Report Card
Domain Codes: Indicate the students’ level of understanding and application of curriculum standards.
Achievement Grades: Effort Codes: Domain/Subject Codes:
A — Outstanding 1 — Very Good VG — Very Good
B — Very Good 2 — Satisfactory S — Satisfactory
C — Satisfactory 3 — Needs Development N — Needs Development
D — Poor NA Not Applicable
E — Unsatisfactory
NA Not Applicable
ATTENDANCE State standard for attendance is 94%
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Year
Total
Days absent 0 0 0 0 0
Days late 0 0 0 0 0
Attendance rate (percentage of days present) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
LANGUAGE ARTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade C C C B
Effort
1 1 1 1
Reading—Comprehension and Vocabulary
S S VG VG
Writing –Written Expression and Knowledge of Language and Conventions
S S VG VG
Speaking and Listening
S S VG VG
MATHEMATICS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade
Effort
C C C C
1 1 1 1
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
S S VG VG
Number and Operations in Base Ten
N S VG VG
Number and Operations — Fractions
NA S VG VG
Measurement and Data
S S VG VG
Geometry
NA NA S S
SCIENCE
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
S
OCIAL STUDIES
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
HEALTH
Achievement Grade
Quarter
1 2 3 4
A A A A
Effort
1 1 1 1
Fall Placement ________
Student School
Teacher Grade Year
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Baltimore County Public Schools
Grade 5 Report Card
SPECIAL AREA SUBJECTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Library Media Achievement Grade
Effort
B C B B
1 1 1 1
Art Achievement Grade
Effort
B B B B
1 1 1 1
Vocal Music Achievement Grade
Effort
B B B B
1 1 1 1
Physical Education Achievement Grade
Effort
A B A A
1 1 1 1
Instrumental Music Achievement Grade
Effort
B B B B
1 1 1 1
Student __________________________ School ________________________________
LEARNING SKILLS/BEHAVIOR
1 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Needs Development NA = Not Applicable
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Completes classwork on time
2 2 2 2
Completes and returns homework
2 2 2 2
Actively participates in learning tasks
2 2 2 2
Uses a variety of technologies and other resources for learning
1 1 1 1
Follows classroom and school rules
2 2 2 2
Shows respect for people and property
2 2 2 2
Works cooperatively with others
1 1 1 1
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area of the report card enables families to see the types of services the student is receiving.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 5.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
This area is used if a program description or report is being sent home in addition to the report card.
Teachers will use a pull-down menu containing various choices appropriate for Grade 5.
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Baltimore County Public Schools
Grade 5 Report Card
Teacher _______________________________ Grade ______ Year _______
Quarter 1 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 2 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 3 Comments Conference requested by ______________
Quarter 4 Comments Conference requested by ______________
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Expectations for Students in Grade 5 GT Mathematics*
*The Grade 6 Content Domains of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standard for Mathematics
will appear on electronic report cards for students who have been identified for Grade 5 GT services and
entered into STARS.
MATHEMATICS
Quarter
1 2 3 4
Achievement Grade
Effort
C C C C
1 1 1 1
Ratios and Proportional Relationships
S S VG VG
The Number System
N S VG VG
Expressions and Equations
S VG VG
Geometry
S S VG VG
Statistics and Probability
S S
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