Revised December 2023

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As the first trimester comes to a close, the elementary team would like to provide parents and guardians with the necessary tools and information to ensure those who would like to view their child’s report cards are able to do so with ease and understanding. This resource is divided into three areas: Access, Academics, and Learner Characteristics. 

To log in to your family's Aspen Portal, click here.

Academics 

As you may or may not be aware, last year our elementary teachers rolled out a new curriculum in ELA called Wit and Wisdom. We are currently in year 2 implementation.  There is much to learn and the pacing may be off;  therefore, you may see a few more N/As or 2s than you would have thought. Thank you for your support.

A score of “2” indicates that a student has not yet met, but is approaching the grade level standard at this time. Being the beginning of a new school year and grade level, the material is more challenging, sometimes even new to a student. Overall, when considering your child’s scores, growth is most important. Seeing 1’s & 2’s become 3’s & 4’s by the end of the school year is a great achievement.

Additionally, this school year 2023-2024, we will be printing paper copies for all families K-5 and sending report cards home in a small manilla envelope. Please keep the paper report card, sign, and return the envelope to be reused again in the Spring and on the last day of school.

One important change to note: There will no longer be any “grayed out” boxes.  You will see a “N/A” if the material is Not Assessed at this time. This means there is no grade available, because the material or standard is not being taught/graded during this trimester. 

Learner Characteristics

Learner Characteristics are described as either Secure, Developing, or Needing Improvement. You will find these addressed at the bottom of ELA and Math, as well as at the end of the Report Card, as indicated in the picture below. 

We take Responsibility, Readiness, and Respect just as seriously as our core curriculum and strive to bring about well-rounded, lifelong learners in all of our students. 

A note from Special Services

For students who have IEPs or receive specialized instruction in any subject - in addition to receiving their trimester report card, they will receive progress notes from their caseworker through the Aspen portal. For more information, feel free to reach out to your child’s manager.

For students in our Multi-Language-Learning programs, in addition to a report card, your child will receive MLL progress reports translated into the family's native language; Teachers will either send out a paper copy or email parents.

For students who receive support from a math and/or reading interventionist - your child will receive a progress report in addition to a report card; these may come by email or paper copy.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school for support.