D34 Dash!
September 11, 2015
Dr. Jay Marino
Superintendent

Dear Antioch School District 34 Stakeholders,

Our mission in District 34 is to inspire a passion for learning that empowers all students to achieve personal excellence. Created by parents, staff, students, and community members, our five-year strategic plan is our roadmap for the future. Our common and shared vision, mission, values, goals, and strategies will guide the transformational, continuous improvement journey ahead.
 
One of District 34's core values and commitments states, "We believe that collaborative partnerships and effective communication among the community, home, and school enhances student success. We will actively communicate and partner with parents and the community to provide support and assistance to help all students grow and achieve at their highest levels."  Throughout the course of the school year, we anticipate a variety of new initiatives to engage our parents in our continuous improvement efforts through teamwork, collaboration and shared leadership.
 
Learn more about our  strategic plan online.

  As always, thank you for supporting our schools!

Dr. Jay Marino 

Curriculum Corner

Antioch District 34 Standards Based Report Cards

During the 2015-2016 School year the K-5 buildings will be implementing a standards based report card.

The purpose of the Antioch District 34 report card is to communicate to parents, students, and others about the students' levels of progress toward the achievement of specific learning goals. It identifies areas of strength and areas where additional time and effort are needed.

Information on the Standards Based report cards was presented at the August 18, 2015 Regular BOE meeting and then parents received a brochure at their buildings curriculum nights and also viewed the 7 minute introduction power point. 
 
What is Standards-Based Grading?
Standards-Based Grading (SBG) involves measuring students on well-defined learning targets or standards (Tomlinson & McTighe, 2006). An SBG system includes:
·      Clearly defining learning targets (standards)
·      Clearly describing the different levels of mastery on each standard (rubrics or scales)
·      Intentionally providing multiple opportunities to practice knowledge and skills (classwork and homework)
·      Intentionally designing assessments (quizzes & tests) that accurately measure each standard
            ·      Formally reporting student overall achievement on standards via trimester report cards.          
The students, the standards, and the assessments all work together to drive the teacher's instructional practices and shape student learning. 

On October 1st the district will host its first informational meeting for the K-5 Standards Based Report Card.  Please join us from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the District Office (964 Spafford Street).


                      
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09/22 Board Meeting 7:00pm @ AUGS
09/29
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10/09 No School - Teacher In-service Day
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