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Report Card

Pre-Kindergarten

Student Name / Homeroom / Teacher Name
Overview
The Archdiocesan Standards-Based Report Card (SBRC) is a record of what a student knows, is able to do, and needs to achieve. The SBRC is aligned with the Archdiocesan elementary school curricula which reflect state, national, and international learning standards. The SBRC is one source of important information. You are encouraged to review your child’s report card along with other performance information, which may include: progress reports, projects, daily work, teacher notes, etc. General descriptions of the levels of achievement are provided below to help you better understand how your child is performing on specific standards.
Standards-Based Grading Scale
Level / Descriptor / Description
4 / Advanced / Independently and consistently exceeds expectations
3 / Proficient / Frequently meets expectations
2 / Progressing / Occasionally meets expectations
1 / Beginning / Rarely meets expectations
Evaluate Later / Evaluate later
* / Not Evaluated / Evaluate when developmentally appropriate
The purpose of assessment in the early years is to identify the child’s level of development across all areas – spiritual, moral, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical – and to note progress and growth over time. A young child’s learning and behavior should be viewed as being on a continuum of development. Developmental grades show the progress your child makes along that continuum. /

Things to Keep in Mind While Reviewing Your Child’s Report Card

  • Early childhood assessment includes many methods of collecting data – careful observation, the use of checklists of skills, anecdotal records, and collection of student work. It is the combination of these methods along with the teacher’s knowledge of child development and the understanding of each individual child that provides the teacher with a global picture of your child.
  • Your child’s learning and developmental progress is measured against the standards for their grade-level. Some standards will be easily achieved. Others will need more time and work. Meeting these standards is a “work in progress” that takes the journey of a whole school year.
  • The grade level expectations supplement the report card and give further explanation of the learning standards. The teacher’s comments offer additional insight. Do not hesitate to contact the teacher for continued discussion of your child’s learning and progress.

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Archdiocese of Chicago Report Card – PK (v 2.03)

Student Name
Trimester
1 / 2 / 3
Catholic Faith
Creed
Demonstrates knowledge of God as loving Creator / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Identifies Jesus as God’s Son / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Sacred Scripture
Identifies the Bible as a book that tells us about God / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Recounts events and characters of the Old Testament / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Describes stories of Jesus from the New Testament / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Prayer/ Sacraments/ Liturgy
Describes prayer as talking and listening to God / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Describes God’s presence within and around us / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Engages in prayers of thanks, praise, asking, and sorrow / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Recites prayers and participates in rituals / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Catholic Church / Parish Life
Identifies the church as a special place of prayer / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
States that we belong to the Church through Baptism / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Christian Living/ Mission/Dialogue
Expresses how we are loved by God and others / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Demonstrates respect for others / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Expresses the importance of participating in mission activities / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Trimester
1 / 2 / 3
English Language Arts
Reading Comprehension
Actively engages in group reading activities with purpose and understanding / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Relates illustrations or other graphics to the words in a text as part of making meaning / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
With support from teacher, retells story or important ideas from an informational text that was read aloud / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Independently interacts with books and other texts / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Language
Participates in conversations with peers and adults about pre-kindergarten topics/texts studied / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Speaks in complete sentences, using a variety of words, word parts, and language elements / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Sorts common objects and words into categories / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Listens to others and takes turns speaking / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Uses words and phrases learned through books, lessons, conversations, and other daily classroom activities / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Letter Knowledge
Recognizes and names 17 uppercase letters of the alphabet / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Recognizes and names 14 lowercase letters of the alphabet / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Writes 14 uppercase letters of the alphabet / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Writes 11 lowercase letters of the alphabet / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Phonological Awareness
Identifies and manipulates syllables in spoken words / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Orally blends and segments beginnings and endings of one-syllable spoken words / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Recognizes and produces rhyming words / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Print Concepts
Demonstrates understanding of the basic features of print (e.g., left to right, top to bottom, page by page) / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Demonstrates understanding of concept of a written word / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Phonics and Word Recognition
Produces primary sound for 8 consonants / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Writes or demonstrates appropriate letter or letters for several consonant sounds / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Writing
Uses drawing, letters, or words to compose something about a topic or event / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Dictates meaningful description of object or event to the teacher / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Language Conventions
Recognizes and names some end punctuation / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Student Name
Trimester
1 / 2 / 3
Math
Counting and Cardinality
Counts to 20 by ones / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Identifies numbers from 1 to 10 / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Writes numbers from 1-10 / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Counts sets of 1 to 10 objects / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Understands the relationship between numbers and quantities; connects counting to cardinality / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Compares two sets of objects to identify greater than, less than, or equal / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Solves simple mathematical problems / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Measurement and Data
Describes measurable attributes of objects / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Compares objects and describes differences (e.g. biggest, smaller, tallest, more) / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Classifies objects into categories / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Geometry
Names the shape of two- and three-dimensional objects (e.g. circle, sphere, triangle) / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Describes the relative position of objects in the environment (e.g. above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to) / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Uses informal language to compare shapes (e.g. number of sides, number of corners) / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Trimester
1 / 2 / 3
Science
Scientific Inquiry
Uses the senses to explore and observe materials and natural phenomena / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Technology
Becomes familiar with the use of devices incorporating technology / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Life Science
Shows an awareness of changes that occur in themselves and their environment / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Describes and compares basic needs of living things / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Physical Science
Makes comparisons among objects that have been observed / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Earth Science
Uses common weather-related vocabulary (e.g., rainy, snowy, sunny, windy) / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Identifies basic changes in the natural environment (e.g., day/night, seasons) / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Trimester
1 / 2 / 3
Social Studies
Government
Recognizesthere are rules / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Develops an awareness of the roles of leaders in their environment / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Economics
Identifies community workers and the services they provide / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
History
Recalls information about the immediate past / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Geography
Locates objects and places in familiar environments / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Culture
Recognizes similarities and differences in people / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Understands that each of us belongs to a family and recognizes that families vary / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Student Name
Trimester
1 / 2 / 3
World Language
Demonstrates awareness of different languages, manners, and customs of various societies / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Fine Arts
Dance / Drama / Music / Visual Arts / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Participates in creative arts activities / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Uses creative arts as an avenue for self-expression / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Physical Development and Health
Physical Competency
Engages in active play using gross motor skills / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Engages in active play using fine motor skills / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Uses writing and drawing tools with control / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Safety
Follows simple safety rules and procedures when participating in activities / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Health
Participates in simple practices that promote healthy living and prevent illness / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Acts independently in caring for personal hygiene needs / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Growth and Development
Identifies body parts and their functions / 4321>* / 4321>* / 4321>*
Trimester
1 / 2 / 3
Successful Learner Traits
Classroom Routines
Understands and follows classroom conventions for such things as changing from one activity to another, getting ready for or finishing up specific classroom activities, and following the classroom schedule / 4321 / 4321 / 4321
Interactions With Other Children
Participates cooperatively in structured activities, in learning centers, and in play with other children in the classroom / 4321 / 4321 / 4321
Independence
Participates in classroom activities and performs tasks with increasing independence / 4321 / 4321 / 4321
Problem Solving
Uses various problem-solving strategies such as asking for help, seeking missing materials, or negotiating a compromise / agreement with another child / 4321 / 4321 / 4321
Motivation
Persists at a task even if it is a little difficult, has a variety of interests, and shows enjoyment for most classroom activities / 4321 / 4321 / 4321
Emotional Regulation
Manages feelings such as anger, sadness, frustration, pride, enthusiasm, envy, or joy appropriately / 4321 / 4321 / 4321
Successful Learner Traits Scale
Level / Descriptor / Description
4 / Advanced / Student is able to consistently and independently manage his/her behavior to comply with grade-level expectations
3 / Proficient / Student is able to manage his/her behavior with minimal guidance to comply with grade-level expectations
2 / Progressing / Student manages his/her behavior through frequent guidance to comply with grade-level expectations
1 / Beginning / Student is not able to manage his/her behavior independently and requires frequent guidance. This behavior hinders student progress

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Archdiocese of Chicago Report Card – PK (v 2.03)

Student Name
Teacher Comments
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Attendance / Recommendation for Next Year
1 / 2 / 3
Days Absent
Times Tardy
Concerns
/ X / X / X / ‘
X’ indicates attendance issues significantly hinder student progress

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Archdiocese of Chicago Report Card – PK (v 2.03)