Assessment and Grading

Avoca West uses a standards based report card. Teachers carefully review student progress in the standards at the end of the grading period. 

Report cards are given evaluating the following: 

Listens attentively 

Participates actively

Works cooperatively

Demonstrates a variety of fine and gross motor skills 

Exhibits knowledge of rules, safety, and strategy 


Students can earn one of the following in each of the previous categories: 

Secure: Demonstrates mastery of skill/standard

Developing: Approaching mastery of skill/standard but needs more practice and/or occasional teacher support.

Beginning: Cannot demonstrate skill/standard without teacher support