OKINAWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL

Elementary Report Cards

Standards-based reporting designed to inform families better
about their child’s academic performance and growth

Standards
OCSI’s curriculum is
aligned to rigorous
academic standards
that promote
academic growth.

Why a new report card?

OCSI elementary is implementing a new standards-based
report card for students in grades K-5.
Academic Key
This new report card is standards-based; this means it reports directly on how A simple, easy-to-
your child performs according to the OCSI adopted academic standards. It is understand 4-point
designed to provide a clear picture of your child’s academic progress and scale from
successful learner habits. Because it is aligned with our curriculum and kindergarten
achievement testing (MAP), it more accurately communicates how they’re through grade 5.
doing in school. The easy 4-point scale lets you quickly see specific areas in
which your child has made progress and areas he or she still needs support. 


4 3 2 1
EXCEEDS THE ACHIEVES THE PROGRESSING TO IN NEED OF Successful
STANDARD STANDARD THE STANDARD SUPPORT Learner Habits
Kind
Demonstrates a Demonstrates a Demonstrates Not yet
Self-controlled
level of excellence competence that is progress toward demonstrating
that goes beyond the same as the the grade-level adequate growth Respectful
the grade-level grade-level expectations, but toward grade-level Hardworking
expectations. expectations. needs support. proficiency.
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How to read the new

report card
A standards-based report card lists the
knowledge and skills that students are
responsible for in each subject area at a
particular grade level.
For each grade level and subject area, there are
assigned knowledge and skills that are called
standards. Throughout the school year, your
Grades K-2 will have scores reported in the
child will be assessed at various times and in
following areas: Math, Reading Comprehension,
various ways— some formal and some informal.
Reading Fluency, Language (spelling, grammar,
speaking, writing), Bible, PE, Music, Art,
Some standards, such as their ability to “retell
Japanese (2) and Habits for Successful Learners.
stories” may be assessed throughout the year
*Social Studies and Science are integrated with
and at various times. Other standards are more
literacy in K-2 and not reported on separately.
specific and may only be assessed during
specific units. The scores on the various
Grades 3-5 will have scores reported in the
standards will be used to determine a score for
following areas: Math, Reading, Language
the entire subject area using the 4-point scale.
(spelling, grammar, speaking, writing), Bible,
You’ll be able to quickly determine which areas
Science, Social Studies, PE, Music, Art,
your child is performing above grade level, at
Japanese, and Habits for Successful Learners.
grade level, or below grade level.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What are the Habits for Successful Learners?

A: In line with OCSI’s behavior policy, we will report on students’ ability to

show kindness, self-control, respect, and hard work in the classroom.

Q: Will there still be teacher comments?

A: Teachers may continue to provide comments; however, they may write

less than in the past since more specific information is reported in the
standards-based report card now.

Q: What is the time frame for the report card?

A: Each quarter, a report card will be sent home with your child. Progress reports are always available to
parents through Jupiter.

Q: Will there still be an Honor Roll for grades 4 and 5?

A: Yes, Honor Roll will be awarded based on a child earning all 3s and 4s (Honor Roll) and all 4s
(Principal's List).