Communications

The March 4 Focus on 47 newsletter update highlights how embracing mistakes as part of the learning process can lead to deeper understanding. Click the link to read the full details.

Standards-Based Grading implementation march update

The January 28 Focus on 47 newsletter update explores the impact of effective feedback in capturing a student's progress, strengths, and next steps. Click the link to read the full details.

Standards-Based Grading implementation january update

The transition to standards-based grading in middle schools has been extended and will now take full effect in the 2026-2027 school year. This extended timeline allows time to develop a report card that provides clear insights into student learning. Click the link to read the full communication outlining the current progress and a look ahead.

Update on Middle School Standards-Based Grading Transition

An update was provided in the December 17 Focus on 47 newsletter focusing on communicating learning behaviors to provide a better understanding of a child's progress. Click the link to read the full details.

Standards-Based Grading implementation December update

An update was provided in the November 19 Focus on 47 newsletter focuses on summative assessments, which evaluate a student’s understanding at the end of a unit or topic. Click the link to read the full details.

Standards-Based Grading implementation november update

An update was provided in the October 22 Focus on 47 newsletter exploring the role of formative assessment and how it ties into standards-based grading. Click the link to read the full details.

Standards-Based Grading implementation October update

An update was provided in the September 17 Focus on 47 newsletter explaining the transition from homework to practice. Click the link to read the full details.

Standards-Based Grading implementation September update

An update was provided in the August 20 Focus on 47 newsletter with updates on progress, timeline, and additional information. Click the link to read the full details.

Standards-Based Grading implementation august update

An initial email was sent to District 47 to announce the beginning of our efforts to implement standards-based grading in middle schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Click the link to read the full details.

Middle School Standards-Based Grading announcement to families on april 5, 2024