One topic discussed at this morning's Chat was the standardized test results in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (The ERBs). Teacher Kathy McAnelly explained the process she and the classroom teachers go through to review and make use of the wealth of information these assessments provide.
As I look at these results, I am very pleased again this year with what they say about the strengths of our academic program and our teachers. In the 4th and 5th grades, the scores in every sub-test are on par or better than those of the independent school norm (the most competitive comparison group). As you would expect, even within these excellent results there are relative strengths and challenges. All of this information is put to use by the teachers to make our curriculum as effective as possible.
(ERB does not compare 3rd grade results to other norming groups, a philosophy that we, as a school, agree with.)
In other news, we have recently learned that construction of our new library and administration building may begin as early as this coming Wednesday. Information about our Construction Safety Plan and logistics was shared at the Chat, is being sent home in backpacks and by email, and is available on the Building Update page of the School's web site.
I am excited to celebrate the groundbreaking with the children. More information about those plans will be coming soon!
Friday, February 29, 2008
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